A NUMBER of parties have expressed an interest in buying Bury FC, the club's supporters group has claimed.

The League Two club was put up for sale by its owner, Steve Dale, last week in the midst of serious financial problems, including an upcoming High Court appearance over a winding-up petition on May 15.

The Shakers were promoted to League One on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw at Tranmere Rovers, however it has been reported that staff at the club have not been paid for two months.

In a statement published on social media yesterday, Forever Bury said they had met with Bury FC officials to discuss the current situation.

They revealed that the club had received "a number of expressions of interest from parties wishing to purchase the club", however, no details of who the parties are have been disclosed.

The full statement read: "All Bury fans will be concerned about the financial troubles at Gigg Lane and over the last several weeks Forever Bury have been looking into how we can help in the current situation.

"Today, representatives from Forever Bury and Club officials have had a business meeting that covered a wide range of topics relating to the current situation.

"Following frank discussions, Forever Bury are now able to inform you that the Club have received a number of expressions of interest from parties wishing to purchase the Club As of this moment in time, a number of these parties are undertaking a due diligence process.

"Because of these developments, the Club are confident that should a takeover not be completed by the Winding Up Partition on the 15 May, a deferment at the court hearing is likely to allow a purchase to be finalised.

"Because of the sensitive nature of the current negotiations between the parties involved, Forever Bury are not able to make further comment at this time.

"As well as meeting with Club officials today, Forever Bury has had meaningful discussions with Supporters Direct, Bury Council Leader Rishi Shori and the EFL. In addition, the Asset of Community Value on Gigg Lane is in the process of being re-registered.

"Forever Bury will update members and supporters on future developments as soon as we are able.

"What Forever Bury needs is an influx of new members and certainly proactive members. Together we can make a difference.

"Finally, a massive congratulations to everyone at Bury FC for the wonderful season culminating in the well-deserved promotion to League One."