Wednesday have breached the EFL’s rules over the non-payment of wages, having exceeded the 30-day window for clubs to meet their financial obligations.
As a result, the EFL have been handed a three-window punishment that means they cannot spend any money on transfers or loans until January 2027.
The punishment is likely to remain in place even if controversial owner, Dejphon Chansiri sells up, although Wednesday have signalled an intention to appeal against the sanction.
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An EFL statement said: “The EFL can confirm that Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is now subject to a three-window fee restriction after exceeding 30 days of late payments between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.
“In accordance with EFL Regulations, the restriction will cover the entirety of this summer’s window and two full windows thereafter (Winter 2026 and Summer 2026).
“The club has notified the EFL of its intention to appeal this decision and this will be heard in due course.”
The latest developments make it even more unlikely that highly-rated boss Danny Rohl will remain in place for the start of the new Championship season.
Rohl featured on Middlesbrough’s three-man shortlist for their current head coach vacancy, but the Teessiders are set to appoint former Luton Town boss Rob Edwards as Michael Carrick’s successor.
