WESTMINSTER sports minister Richard Caborn last night stepped into the fray to wrench Wrexham FC out of administration.

The clock is ticking to get the Dragon's out by Friday and hand over to owners-in-waiting Neville Dickens and Geoff Moss.

But the final step hit a snag over the role of multi-millionaire Steve Morgan - a major Liverpool FC shareholder - with league bosses demanding assurances.

It was understood Wrexham MP Ian Lucas asked Mr Caborn to get involved after fears were raised the deal could fail at the final hurdle.

Mr Caborn's portfolio includes liaising with the Football Association.

Although administrator David Acland, who steered the club for the last 18 months, was confident Wrexham will be out of administration by Friday, fans are starting to sweat.

Urgent talks are being held between all parties to satisfy concerns and ensure the Dragons will kick off the new season on Saturday with no doubts over their future.

Last night a department of culture and sport spokeswoman confirmed Mr Caborn was now involved.

She said: "All parties are trying to find a solution."

The sticking point is that the Dickens Moss bid will be funded by the sale of land owned by Wrexham for commercial and residential development.

The preferred developer is Warrington-based Harrow Estates owned by Mr Morgan who lives just 15 minutes from the Racecourse.

Premier League rules forbid a stakeholder in one club having an interest in another.

Mr Morgan needs to satisfy the Premier League he has no interest in the Wrexham regime other than a strictly commercial land transaction.