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Derby County's £60m takeover finally expected to go through this week with Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Khaled talks in final stages... and his first order of business will be to appoint Wayne Rooney as permanent manager

Derby’s takeover by Derventio Holdings is finally expected to go through this week, with Wayne Rooney set to be named as permanent boss.

After months of talks, the sale to Sheikh Khaled, a family member of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour, is in the final stages of completing a deal with completion hoped for the end of this week.

Funds for the takeover and player salaries were sent in the last few days with all conditions of the sale set to been approved.

Derby County's takeover by Derventio Holdings is finally set to go through this week

Derby County's takeover by Derventio Holdings is finally set to go through this week

Sheikh Khaled, cousin of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour is close to buying the club

First team players have still not been paid but their outstanding wages - but they will be paid early this week.