Nottingham Forest's arch-rivals Derby County have suffered a fresh takeover blow after one of the prospective buyers of the club pulled out of the running.
The Binnie family had submitted a £30m offer for the club on Monday night but that was turned down by the administrators Quantuma, who reportedly, are seeking £50m.
They have now pulled out of the running and have claimed they are not aware of any other bids on the table.
However, it is understood that former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is still interested in the crisis-hit Rams.
A preferred bidder has still not been named leaving Derby fans anxious about their future and boss Wayne Rooney opened up on the situation today.
"We're all worried. I'm worried, the players are worried, the staff are worried," Rooney told BBC Radio Derby.
"The administrators had a meeting with supporters' groups and staff and what's clear is there is no preferred bidder there and, for the short-term future, it's a critical position we're in," he said.
"We needed this sorted months ago. I know it's been difficult but we all need a preferred bidder in.
"From my understanding when you name a preferred bidder it can take up to 12 weeks for them take control and the club to exit administration. So, looking at the timeline, that takes us up to pre-season, but then what happens then? Is it another points deduction or embargo? How do we move forward?
"For this club, it's a horrendous position to be in."
