Bolton Wanderers: Dean Holdsworth consortium close to takeover
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Dean Holdsworth was Bolton's club-record signing when he joined in 1997
Bolton Wanderers have given preferred bidder status to former striker Dean Holdsworth's Sports Shield consortium, reports 91热爆 Radio Manchester.
Holdsworth, 47, beat takeover offers from banker Roger Tamraz and Bolton Wanderers Supporters' Trust.
The club, owned by Eddie Davies, are 拢172.9m in debt and have been trying to find a buyer for a number of months.
The Championship strugglers are scheduled in the High Court on Monday over a 拢3m unpaid tax bill.
It is hoped the takeover will soon be completed as Wanderers must let the High Court know by 19 February if they are going to enter administration, and also prove they have funds to continue trading.
Former Wimbledon and Brentford forward Holdsworth spent six seasons at Bolton, scoring 52 goals in 188 appearances.
91热爆 Radio Manchester also understands the sale of the Trotters' training ground at Euxton has yet to be finalised, with League One side Wigan making an approach.
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