Wayne Rooney’s Derby in takeover boost with Chris Kirchner still hoping to seal deal after running into red tape

DERBY’S American bidder Chris Kirchner hopes for the green light to close his takeover after running into financial red tape.

Kirchner has informed administrators Quantuma and the EFL of the delays and reasons behind it that have led to panic about him completing the deal.

The businessman is on his third attempt to pump in over £20million in ONE payment to save Wayne Rooney’s club after snags with anti-money laundering checks.

Kirchner first sent over the massive sum at the end of May, including the first chunk of money to the club’s creditors, and this was delayed by queries in the financial police world.

A different method was tried and failed and he reverted to the original plan that is due to see the cash in an escrow account as soon as possible.

The EFL discussed Derby’s case at their board meeting yesterday and also want to know when the funds will be cleared.

Kirchner played golf at the Centurion club while his team pressed ahead in a bid to get the blockage removed.

Meanwhile Rooney and his Rams staff and players also have an anxious wait for the funds to arrive. Plans to keep and sign new faces are on ice while number two Liam Rosenior is on Blackpool’s short list to be the next manager.

Kirchner has been the preferred bidder with the administrators for two months and claimed that he was the owner at the end of last month.

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The administrators would also have to hurriedly find another buyer before funds run out at the end of the month.

Mike Ashley has been waiting in the wings over the past few months and could now come in although it will be on his terms.

A deal to buy Pride Park from Mel Morris has also been set up but is yet to be finalised. Ashley would need his own arrangement.