Worcester owners close to agreeing sale to secure Premiership club’s future

Potential buyer would have to take on debts of around £25m

NEW BEGINNING: Worcester Warriors' Graham Kitchener wins the ball from a line out. Photo: Steven Paston/PA Wire.

The Worcester Warriors owners are believed to be closing in on a deal to sell the club in a move that would preserve the club’s future if it goes through.

While the finer legal details were still to be worked through on Monday night and although the Rugby Football Union would still need to give its approval, it is understood staff have been told that a deal has been agreed in principle.