UPDATED " News of a takeover at Championship club "

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BOLTON CLOSE ON BUYER

Sky sources understand Bolton owner Eddie Davies is hoping to decide who will be buying the club before the weekend after entering a period of exclusivity with a potential buyer.

The club wants an agreement in place by the end of Friday, before they defend a winding up petition at the High Court in London on Monday

They must pay £3m tax bill owed to HMRC or risk being placed in administration, and face a 12-point deduction. The new ownership would still need to pass the Football League criteria.





BOLTON TAKEOVER CLOSE?

NL: Talks are still ongoing regarding a takeover. The hope is that we'll be able to get something over the line ahead of Monday. #BWFC

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BOLTON CLOSE ON BUYER

Sky sources understand Bolton owner Eddie Davies is hoping to decide who will be buying the club before the weekend after entering a period of exclusivity with a potential buyer.

The club wants an agreement in place by the end of Friday, before they defend a winding up petition at the High Court in London on Monday

They must pay £3m tax bill owed to HMRC or risk being placed in administration, and face a 12-point deduction. The new ownership would still need to pass the Football League criteria.