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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

Rochdale football club set to be saved from liquidation threat by US investor

Ethan Ebanks-Landell (left) celebrates after scoring for Rochdale in their win at home to Wealdstone on Tuesday.
Ethan Ebanks-Landell (left) celebrates after scoring for Rochdale in their win at home to Wealdstone on Tuesday. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

Rochdale are set to be saved from the threat of liquidation by an American investor. The National League club have received numerous approaches since announcing they could go out of business and are to enter a period of exclusivity with World Soccer Holdings.

That will give both parties a window in which to finalise a deal and World Soccer Holdings the opportunity to do due diligence. Rochdale said World Soccer Holdings had signed a letter of intent to buy the club, who need a £2m investment to ensure they can continue operating.

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