Derby County are understood to be close to finalising a deal with new owners.
After months of delays, Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan – the 61-year-old cousin of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour – is understood to be on the cusp of buying the Championship club.
Derventio Holdings (海角视频) Limited, which lists Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan as a “person with significant control”, looks set to sign a deal with current owner Mel Morris.
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Mr Morris has been looking for new investment for the past two years.
He is expected to step aside if the deal goes through – but could stay on in a consultancy role.
In December, the club and Bin Zayed International issued a joint statement assuring supporters that the takeover is “on track” with a view to completion before Christmas.
A message from the club on Christmas Eve said the delay was nothing to be concerned about.
DerbyshireLive has now reported that sources have said the deal is done and all conditions have been satisfied and met.
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As soon as the funds are transferred the deal will close.
DerbyshireLive also said some players and senior staff had not been paid for December, but the deal will mean money will be in place to pay those wages.
Wayne Rooney, who has been interim boss for nine league games, is set to be named manager once the takeover goes through and the club can then press on with signing new players in the January transfer window, which has not been possible while the takeover has been pending.