Rugby Football League (RFL) chief operating officer Ralph Rimmer is "optimistic" about the future of Bradford Bulls after four bids were submitted for the rugby league club.

The national governing body met with administrator Brendan Guilfoyle last week to discuss the offers, with each bidder now required to submit business plans by tomorrow (21 August).

Rimmer said: "It is vital that due diligence is carried out on all the bids and that ultimately the right owners are found for the good of the club and the sport as a whole."

Guilfoyle added: "We now have all the ingredients that the RFL has requested and funds proven from three bidders plus the Super League Europe Ltd offer."

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