Wigan Athletic takeover: And then there were...ELEVEN?!

More than 30 groups have come forward since the Spanish bidders dropped out at the beginning of last week.

And of the 11 parties in the leading group:

* Two have provided verifiable or certified proof of funds but not yet made an offer;

* Two have provided offers that are acceptable subject to providing verifiable proof of funds and full details of proposed owners and directors;

* Three have advised that proof of funds will be provided in the next few days.

"We are in discussions with these parties and they are performing due diligence which involves reviewing documentation within the data room and making further enquiries to the administrators," read a statement.

"Exclusivity has not been granted to any party and we have updated the EFL on the current position."

The administrators also say they are 'in regular dialogue with Leam Richardson and Gregor Rioch in relation to the playing squad'.

And they are 'in the process of issuing our statutory progress report to creditors for the six-month period to 31 December 2020. This will be made available to creditors and also filed at Companies House."

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