Sheffield United’s owners made shock inquiry in Sheffield Wednesday sale | OneFootball

Sheffield United’s American owners reportedly made a shock inquiry about the sale of Sheffield Wednesday. 

According to The Telegraph, the COH Sports’ representatives were among 80 different parties who made initial inquiries to Wednesday’s administrators. 

One interested party even made the controversial proposal of merging the two clubs, despite their huge rivalry. 

The South Yorkshire outfits met in the Championship on Sunday at Hillsborough, with United comfortably winning the game 3-0. 

Despite the derby win, the Blades remain in the relegation zone with 13 points from 16 matches. 

United’s fortunes have seen a sharp decline since last season’s Championship play-off final defeat, with the club’s ownership facing scrutiny from supporters. 

COH Sports’ interest in purchasing their rival club will likely further infuriate their fanbase. 

Wednesday currently owe £1 million to HMRC in unpaid taxes and were placed into administration in October. 

The Owls were hit with a 12-point deduction for entering administration, with the club facing further points deductions over rule breaches. 

They are under a number of transfer embargoes from Dejphon Chansiri’s reign due to late payments. 

Yet despite the current state of the club, Wednesday has attracted plenty of interest from potential buyers. 

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is said to be monitoring a sale, but he hasn’t made a formal offer yet. 

American billionaire John McEvoy is said to be among leading candidates, who already holds ownership stakes in US National Hockey League team Nashville Predators and Major League Baseball outfit Colorado Rockies.