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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Turki Alalshikh’s takeover of Derby County falls through

Turki Alalshikh has pulled out of a deal to buy Derby County - (Getty)

Saudi government official and boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh has abandoned his proposed takeover of Derby County.

Derby were in discussions with Alalshikh’s Lion Sport over the purchase of controlling interest in the Championship outfit, but talks will no longer proceed with the club now “off the market”.

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