Sheffield Wednesday have now received a bid from the Storch group ahead of a potential takeover, according to Rob Staton.
Sheffield Wednesday are awaiting a takeover to finally lift them out of administration and bring an end to Dejphon Chansiri’s tumultuous reign. SWFC were plunged into administration in October, with the Thai businessman ousted at the same time.
Since then, administrators Begbies Traynor have been steadying the ship while attracting interest from potential buyers worldwide. Now, as the wait continues for the Hillsborough faithful, hope is mounting that a new era could be on the horizon.
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It looked like Mike Ashley was set to be named as the preferred bidder for SWFC as of Friday afternoon. However, according to Rob Staton, the Storch group have returned with a late offer.
The administrators face a huge decision as Sheffield Wednesday head into a crucial point. They will discuss things over the weekend in order to reach a resolution as soon as possible.
Storch group could save SWFC from brutal points deduction
When Ashley looked to be the favourite for the takeover, Sheffield Wednesday fans feared for next season. This is because SWFC would be starting their likely League One campaign on the back foot.
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Due to Ashley’s bid being under £30m, SWFC would receive a deduction of 15 points next season. This comes after it was revealed today that Wednesday would be given no further punishment this campaign.
That 15-point difference could be what separates SWFC from promotion back to the Championship next season. Supporters will be desperate to avoid that.
What would a Sheffield Wednesday takeover mean for January?
There are still plenty of details to finalise before any Sheffield Wednesday takeover is completed, but attention will quickly shift to what it could mean for the January transfer window. Supporters will be keen to see whether fresh ownership can provide Pedersen with some much-needed support.
Henrik Pedersen has already confirmed that recruitment plans are being prepared should restrictions ease. While paying transfer fees would remain unlikely, settling outstanding debts could lift registration bans and open the door to new additions.
That scenario would allow the Owls to explore the loan market and target a new pool of free agents. However, given how drawn out the process has been, any increased flexibility may not arrive until late in the window.
Even so, the prospect of strengthening Pedersen’s thin squad at all would be a welcome boost. Any reinforcements, however modest, could make a significant difference in the second half of the season. and this late bid could prevent it from happening.