 Gadsby was a key figure in the move to Pride Park |
Former Derby director and property developer Peter Gadsby hopes to take over at the Championship club. The current board revealed last week that it has held discussions with venture capitalists Sisu about a new investment plan for the club.
But Gadsby claims he has a consortium ready to table a takeover offer.
"We feel that now is a critical time for the club as there are some key decisions being taken, such as a new manager and finance," said Gadsby.
"The fans have shown the club a lot of support and we felt they needed some support from us - that we were showing some serious interest in taking the club over."
Gadsby was a director at Pride Park under then-chairman Lionel Pickering and was a key figure in the move to Pride Park in 1997.
Derby are an estimated �44m in debt, while current chairman John Sleightholme and his board have been heavily criticised by supporters.
Phil Brown was sacked as manager at the club on 30 January and coach Terry Westley has been in charge on a temporary basis.
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