WANDERERS are giving no official comment on speculation in the national press that there could be fresh financial problems at the club.

A report in the Daily Mail this morning claimed the involvement of ex-Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon had “sparked fears” that the club’s owners, Football Ventures, require new investment.

Kenyon’s involvement as an advisor is understood to be part of a revamped approach on recruitment to be rolled out over several months, which will also include the creation of a new post akin to a director of football.

No comment was made by Football Ventures this morning, which is in line with their ambition to avoid the media circus that often accompanied their predecessor. The mood at the club was calm, however, with no evidence of financial issues creeping into day-to-day life.

Since the group took over five months ago there has been significant investment in the stadium infrastructure, nine deadline day signings and another four new players for Keith Hill this month – with at least one more expected before Tuesday’s game against Bristol Rovers.

The report stated that £1million is still owed to administrator, Paul Appleton, and £600,000 to a football advisor, believed to be Keith Cousins, since the takeover was completed.

Football Ventures’ last statement, released before Christmas, said they were working to reach an agreement with David Rubin and Partners, who oversaw the administration process from May to August.

“It is widely known that the takeover of the club was protracted and that there were a number of complications right up until completion,” the statement read.

“David Rubin and Partners worked under difficult circumstances and were ultimately instrumental in the survival of the football club.

“FVWL and the joint administrators are working together to finalise the administration process and remain in discussions regarding the associated fees which we hope will be resolved this year."