Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Derby County off the market after investment deal collapses
Saudi official Turki Alalshikh pulls out of Derby County investment, leaving the club under existing ownership.
Derby
team
Club
Derby County
Investor
Turki Alalshikh
Status
Off the market
League
Championship
What happened. Turki Alalshikh abandoned his proposed investment into Derby County, and the club announced it is now off the market.
- Deal had been sanctioned by EFL and Independent Football Regulator.
- Club statement confirms continued support from Clowes Developments.
- Human rights groups had raised concerns over the investment.
“For the benefit of any doubt, the club is now off the market.”
— Derby County club statement
The collapse ends months of regulatory review and leaves Derby under existing ownership.
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