Derby County and their supporters have enjoyed a recent spell of relative success in both League One and the Championship, thanks to the investment of local entrepreneur, David Clowes. The Rams are one of the most decorated clubs in the Championship, but have failed to return to the Premier League since their infamous relegation in the 2007/08 season. They had got close to ending such an exile on three occasions in the 2010s, but were stopped by Queens Park Rangers, Hull City, and Aston Villa. Clowes rescued his boyhood club from the brink of potential extinction after a drawn-out takeover saga, with the initial sale costing just £18m. Since then, the East Midlands outfit have been promoted back to the Championship and made rapid strides of progress under John Eustace. However, positivity levels at Pride Park could increase if Saudi boxing mogul, Turki Alalshikh, completes a reported takeover. David Clowes is open to selling his majority stake to help elevate the club, with specific criteria for new bidders. Alalshikh has a reported net worth of over £2bn and has been linked with takeovers at Bristol City and Millwall. Shaun Woodward, a Derby County fan pundit, is confident the club will receive Alalshikh's backing. The club has invested smartly into the squad, including a £7.3m buy for USMNT international striker, Patrick Agyemang. A further £6m is expected to be spent to lure Bobby Clark back to Pride Park on a permanent basis from RB Salzburg. The takeover process will have to go through the approval of the new Independent Football Regulator. Derby County's recent success has been notable, with the team narrowly missing out on the play-off spots this season. The potential investment from Alalshikh could be a significant boost to the club's chances of returning to the Premier League. With Clowes' strategy and Alalshikh's backing, the future looks bright for Derby County. The club's fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the takeover talks, hoping that it will bring the success they have been waiting for. The Rams have a long history in English football, and the potential investment could be the key to unlocking their full potential. The East Midlands outfit has been working hard to rebuild the team, and the addition of Alalshikh's investment could be the final piece of the puzzle. The club's recent signings, including Patrick Agyemang, have shown promise, and the potential for further investment could lead to even more exciting additions to the squad.