Sheffield Wednesday have had a strange summer and with pre-season well underway, they need a conclusion to their situation quickly.
Anthony Musaba received a warm welcome from Samsunspor supporters after making the switch from the Owls to Türkiye, while Djeidi Gassama is set to move to Rangers.
These departures are attempts from Dejphon Chansiri to bring in a short-term cash flow with players potentially able to depart from Tuesday if they are not paid once again.
It’s a very tricky situation to evaluate right now, and with Tilman Fertitta attempting to purchase the club, an end could be in sight. However, an alleged leak of information has raised question marks about the validity of one takeover attempt at Sheffield Wednesday.
Sheffield Wednesday slammed for takeover process
Over the weekend, it was reported that Chanisiri will be leaving £4m worth of footballing debt to the next owner, while Hull City are also owed money from the Owls.
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Now, it has emerged that a ‘leaked’ document from an apparent takeover bid is where those claims have come from. While the list itself is not exactly a surprise, to one business expert, the fact that it has leaked is worrying.
He said (via: The Star): “There will always be speculation in football but I have been shocked about how all of this has been played out in detail on social media, on forums, in the media.
“I think that has caused more damage than good… I can honestly say that in all my time in this space and being around this sort of thing, I’ve never seen a deal pan out so publicly and as negatively as this. It’s bizarre.”
Owls fans must not lose hope despite their current situation
Rightfully, frustrations this summer have started to boil over for those in S6 and by the time the first Championship fixture comes about at the start of August, the club may just look very different from how it did back in May.
However, we have seen on several occasions in the last few seasons that sides can be rescued from these tough positions.
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After going into administration in 2021, Derby County were saved by David Clowes, someone well liked by Kieran Maguire. Meanwhile, Rob Couhig rescued Reading at the end of 2024/25, with the League One side now bidding for promotion.
There is still a chance for Sheffield Wednesday to find their saviour, and although this situation with the potential leak is frustrating, they could still find a way out before the new season starts.