A TAKEOVER at Bolton Wanderers is on course to be completed quickly, The Bolton News understands.

Ken Anderson claimed yesterday to be in negotiation with “several” parties over the sale of his majority stake but one – the consortium headed by Parminder Basran and Sharron Brittan is thought to be ahead of the pack.

The current owner is aiming to hand over control by the end of the week, and with the EFL promising a swift ratification process, he might just get his wish.

Wanderers trio David Wheater, Remi Matthews and Jason Lowe visited stadium staff yesterday to try and boost morale among staff who have not yet been paid their February wages.

Anderson agreed a deal to pay match-day employees today, with full-time staff set to get their money tomorrow.

The agreement ensured Saturday’s game against Millwall will go ahead after a threat from Bolton Council to withdraw the stadium’s safety certificate.

The EFL made a brief statement to acknowledge the decision, adding: “The EFL will continue to assist the club in finding a permanent solution to the current challenges the club faces.”