Dejphon Chansiri has just weeks to agree Sheffield Wednesday takeover after government promise
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James Murray
Fri 12 September 2025 15:59, UK
Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has just weeks to agree a takeover deal after the government made a new promise.
However, finance expert Dan Plumley told Football Insider Sheffield Wednesday are only worth around £70m.
Finance expert Stefan Borson told Football Insider the regulator has the powers to remove bad owners.
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That message was reiterated this week by culture secretary Lisa Nandy, who expressed her concerns around Sheffield Wednesday’s ownership situation and promised “change is coming”.
Speaking to the culture, media and sport committee on Wednesday (10 September), Nandy said: “The football regulator can intervene in order to remove an owner who is threatening the future of the club.
Former Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor has been linked with a Sheffield Wednesday takeover alongside football financier Keith Harris.