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Derby County 'off market' as Turki Alalshikh abandons takeover

The proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County by Turki Alalshikh is no longer pursued, according to multiple reports.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The proposed takeover of Derby County by Saudi Arabian official Turki Alalshikh has collapsed, leaving the club off the market. This decision was confirmed by reports from BBC Sport and The Independent, stating that Alalshikh has abandoned his plans to acquire the Championship club.

The breakdown of the deal means that Derby County will continue under its current management structure, with no new ownership imminent following this termination of negotiations.

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