Hopes grow at Bolton

Hopes of a deal to save Bolton Wanderers are growing.   The club is perilously close to going into administration, leading to a points deduction and almost certain relegation to League One.

However, four parties have a serious interest in buying the club and it may be possible to conclude a deal by early next week.  

Hopes of a deal to save Bolton Wanderers are growing.   The club is perilously close to going into administration, leading to a points deduction and almost certain relegation to League One.

However, four parties have a serious interest in buying the club and it may be possible to conclude a deal by early next week.  

One or two of the prospective purchasers are thought to be from the Middle East.   It had been thought that interest in buying clubs from that part of the world had dried up because of the fall in the oil price. However, Bolton is available at a very attractive price.