Deal for Derby sale to Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Khaled agreed ‘in principle’

Derby have agreed a deal ‘in principle’ for the sale of the club to Sheikh Khaled (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Derby have confirmed a deal has been agreed “in principle” for the sale of the club to Derventio Holdings, which is owned by Sheikh Khaled Zayed Bin Saquer Zayed Al Nayhan, a member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family.

Rams’ owner Mel Morris has been seeking fresh investment for the club, who currently sit second bottom of the Sky Bet Championship.