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Derby County investment deal collapses; club taken off the market

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Derby County investment deal collapses; club taken off the market
Summary

Turki Alalshikh has abandoned his proposed investment into Derby County, halting a deal that had approval from football regulators. The club announced that it is now off the market and will continue to operate under Clowes Developments. Concerns about the investment had been raised by human rights groups, which criticized the potential association with 'sportswashing' efforts linked to Saudi Arabia. Alalshikh previously owned Pyramids FC and Almeria.

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  • •Turki Alalshikh's deal was set to acquire a stake in Derby County.
  • •The English Football League had approved the investment.
  • •Human rights groups expressed concerns over the potential deal.
  • •Derby will operate under Clowes Developments for the foreseeable future.
  • •Alalshikh has a history of involvement in international football.
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  • 4:36 PMBBC Sport — Derby 'off market' as investment deal collapses
  • 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Derby 'off the market' as investment deal collapses
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Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh abandons his proposed investment into Championship club Derby County.

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Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh abandons his proposed investment into Championship club Derby County.

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