Could Sheffield Wednesday be merged with Sheffield United? Bidder 'demands' controversial proposal if successful
A Sheffield Wednesday bidder has reportedly “demanded” a controversial proposal if successful in buying the club.
Five bids have been made to buy Sheffield Wednesday – with one hugely controversial proposal allegedly on the table. The struggling Championship club was put up for sale last month after falling into administration.
It marked an end to the disastrous reign of Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri. However, there is now a growing confidence among the administrators that a takeover will be completed in the coming weeks.
The Daily Mail has reported that three of the formal bidders are understood to be serious contenders to lead Sheffield Wednesday on the road to recovery. Offers have been sent from both overseas and the UK with funding proof worth around £50million.
One offer is from a group which reportedly vowed to merge Wednesday with bitter rivals Sheffield United if successful. Such a move would infuriate fans given the rivalry between the two neighbouring clubs.
The two sides met in a Championship clash at Hillsborough on Sunday, with United cruising to a 3-0 win. That game saw Wednesday record one of the highest matchday revenues in the club’s history.
It has been stated that the offer will not be progressing. Any plans for a merger with their arch-rivals would’ve been laughed out of Hillsborough immediately, with there being absolutely no consideration about any plan remotely connected to such a notion.
The party that made that suggestion is no longer part of the process.