JD Sports mulls Debenhams rescue bid

Debenhams Oxford Street London

JD Sports has emerged as a prospective bidder for the Debenhams and is understood to be running due diligence on the business.

The sports fashion retailer is understood to have been given access to the data room holding Debenhams’ financial information, indicating a serious level of interest in a prospective bid for the business.

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