Derby, 17 points from safety in the Championship after a 21-point deduction, had attracted interest from Chris KirchnerUS businessman Chris Kirchner has withdrawn his bid to buy Championship club Derby County.Kirchner, one of three prospective buyers, ended his interest on Friday, with the club’s administrators saying an announcement on an alternative preferred bidder is “imminent”.The businessman said he had made the decision “with real sadness”.Derby went into administration in September and are bottom of the Championship after a points deduction.It is understood there is still strong interest from a consortium that includes former owner Andy Appleby and backers from the United States.Administrators could be in a position to announce a preferred bidder by the end of next week.Kirchner, whose interest was backed by Derby manager Wayne Rooney, posted on social media: “It is with real sadness that I can confirm I am withdrawing from the process to buy Derby County Football Club. “First and foremost, I woul… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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