Nottingham Forest's arch-rivlas Derby County could be hit with a 15-point deduction next season even if they are sold to a new owner.
The Rams are still waiting to be sold having been in administration under Quantuma since September and the deadline for offers for the club is tomorrow.
It has been claimed tonight that there are three offers on the table for the Rams one of which is thought to be from Mike Ashley, the former Newcastle United owner.
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However, should any deal not cover all the debts owed by the crisis-hit Championship club then it would fail to comply with the Football League's insolvency rules and would incur a point deduction.
The Telegraph's John Percy Tweeted: "On #dcfc : bid deadline is Friday with 3 offers on table.
"Former chairman Andy Appleby battling to submit another bid (3rd) before cut-off.
"Quantuma confident of sale but, as feared, current bids may not comply with EFL insolvency regs: ie points deduction next season likely."
Earlier this month, the Binnie family in America had submitted a £28m offer for the club which had been turned down by Quantuma amid reports they are seeking £50m.
