Derby takeover: Chris Kirchner adamant he still wants to buy the club despite missing cash deadline

Derby's future remains uncertain after preferred bidder Chris Kirchner failed to complete his deal for the club before Friday's 5pm deadline set by the administrators; Administrators have since complained of a "tirade of unfounded abuse" that has been sent to them.

Chris Kirchner is adamant he still intends to complete a deal to buy Derby County despite missing several deadlines for the purchase money to be paid, Sky Sports News can reveal.

Kirchner no longer has exclusivity to try to complete a takeover after missing Friday's 5pm deadline, set by the club's administrators.

It is understood he has told Quantuma, the administrators, the money to buy the club is lodged in a European bank clearing account, awaiting money-laundering checks to be completed.

Kirchner has altered his plans to fly back to America, and will stay in the UK to try to finalise a deal.

Sources can confirm Kirchner is one of five parties still interested in buying Derby - former Wolves owner Steve Morgan has now withdrawn his interest.