Pearson remains tight-lipped
17 Dec 2007 - 16:09:15
Derby County chairman Adam Pearson has refused to expand on reports suggesting the club is on the verge of receiving a big cash injection.
Pearson is believed to be in talks with a sports management company that is backed by five equity funds, although the identity of the investor remains a mystery.
"I don't want to reveal at this stage any more details of the investment partner," Pearson told the Derby Evening Telegraph.
"When it was first mentioned a few weeks ago, two or three others clubs tried to make contact with the same company - it is a competitive world out there."
Rams boss Paul Jewell is desperate for funds to bolster his rock-bottom squad that is already looking likely to be making an immediate return to the Championship.
He said: "If it does come off, it will be a major boost to us. We will just have to cross that bridge as and when we come to it.
"But I came here with my eyes wide open. From day one I knew it was going to be tough, and we won't go down without a fight."