EFL in 'advanced discussions' with Sheffield Wednesday Chairman Dejphon Chansiri on sale
The league has issued a fresh statement this evening
Last updated 6th Aug 2025
The English Football League says it is in 'advanced discussions' with Sheffield Wednesday Chairman Dejphon Chansiri to sell the financially troubled club.
In a statement issued this evening, the EFL says it 'stands alongside all those associated with Sheffield Wednesday Football Club who are deeply concerned and frustrated by the ongoing and developing challenges at the Club.'
Earlier today we finally heard details of plans to fix safety issues at Hillsborough's North Stand, which cannot legally be used until problems raised in a Prohibition Order last week are sorted.
Recent weeks have seen a string of senior players leave the club, wages go unpaid for a third month, rumours of a player strike and massive uncertainty heading into the new Championship season, starting this weekend.
The EFL Board met earlier today and have confirmed talks are ongoing with the ownership over a sale.
It's been confirmed Wednesday's season opener on the road to Leicester City will go ahead as planned.
The statement reads: 'The League wants to see a strong, stable and competitive Sheffield Wednesday, and for that to happen we are clear that the current owner needs either to fund the Club to meet its obligations or make good on his commitment to sell to a well-funded party, for fair market value – ending the current uncertainty and impasse.'
Transfer embargoes remain in place and talks are ongoing over the possibility of a points deduction over unpaid wages and other bills.
The EFL says it is 'actively looking at available options in respect of the Club’s playing squad, as a means of helping to ensure that it can fulfil its fixtures, while still respecting the restrictions imposed through the current registration embargo and fee restriction. '