Originally Posted by
Ericsladkilnhurst
Seems there is a finance shortage at Derby County, after some players have not been paid their December wages.
The situation is due to the delay in the takeover by Derventio Holdings , back in November 2020 a buyer Sheikh Khalid Bin Zayed Al Nehayan, used a takeover vehicle, called Derventio Holdings to buy the club, but the deal has still not gone through, Derby County owner Mel Morris has been looking to get outside investment, the better part of 2 years, to which the club took out a loan from American firm MSD Holdings.
Not forgetting Derby County were charged with, a financial fair play breach in 2018, over the sale of their ground, but were found innocent.
Players not paid are said to be frustrated, by the delay in receiving their wages, but they perceive a lack of communication from the club, but CEO Stephen Pearce sent a letter to the players, apologising for the situation, and promised to pay as soon as the club is in a position to do so.
It seems the players are in the same same situation has the Sheffield Wednesday players were.
Sheikh Khalid still owes £500,000 in bills for his failed takeover of Newcastle United.
Looks like Derby county don't have the money, to bring in players during the January transfer window.