Chris Kirchner misses deadline to provide proof he has means to buy Derby

Chris Kirchner has not met a deadline to show he is in a position to buy Derby (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Derby’s administrators have confirmed prospective buyer Chris Kirchner has not met a deadline to provide proof he has the means to purchase the club.

Kirchner, who was named as the preferred bidder in April, was given until 5pm on Friday to show he was in a position to complete the deal.