Sheffield Wednesday takeover: Exciting update emerges on Dejphon Chansiri and David Storch talks | OneFootball

An exciting update has emerged on Sheffield Wednesday's takeover situation regarding Dejphon Chansiri and David Storch's discussions...

David Storch is in talks with the Sheffield Wednesday administrators, the EFL, and Dejphon Chansiri's representatives to complete a takeover of Sheffield Wednesday.

David Storch is planning to complete his Sheffield Wednesday takeover by the first days in May, which would give the South Yorkshire club some optimism as they head down into League One in 2026/27.

There are just a matter of games remaining for the current campaign and Sheffield Wednesday fans plan to enjoy the West Bromwich Albion fixture on the final day of the season, even if they end up finishing with a points total of zero or less.

Regardless, Storch has big plans for changes at Hillsborough in the coming months. However, there are hurdles to overcome. For example, Storch has undergone the EFL's Owners' and Directors' Test, which could determine whether he can complete his Owls takeover in the coming weeks.

Positive update emerges on Sheffield Wednesday takeover and Dejphon Chansiri

For a while now, May 1st has been seen as a key date for Wednesday and Storch. That date is rapidly closing in and, after a period of long-term uncertainty, Owls supporters will hope that Storch's timescale wish comes true.

The West Brom fixture is selling out of tickets fast and takes place a day after the date many have in mind for the takeover finally being ratified and signed off on. Positivity has grown lately when it was also revealed Dejphon Chansiri has been open to talks with Storch.

Storch has sent a recent message to Sheffield Wednesday supporters, having been in Sheffield recently to work on the deal to buy the club. He wants to have a 'positive impact' at Hillsborough by hitting the ground running, too.

Things have now taken an even more positive twist, as Joe Crann reveals confidence is growing that a Sheffield Wednesday takeover could be completed in time for the West Brom game now.

Those aforementioned talks with Chansiri's reps are said to be ongoing, while Crann states that progress is also being made with the EFL. He adds that nothing is yet done, but all signs and noises are very positive at this moment in time.

The short-term future looks bright for Sheffield Wednesday but problems lie ahead in League One

Of course, this should secure the club's immediate future but they would not be out of the woods yet, with Wednesday hit with a wage cap for the 2026/27 season in League One already amid all of the current ongoing discussion about Storch replacing Chansiri.

They are likely to be slow starters in League One under Storch, largely due to the timing of the proposed takeover. With completion going though, it's good news. However, it's still expected to be May with the season ending, and there is an inevitable lag before any meaningful restructuring can take place.

Key decisions around recruitment, budgeting, and football operations will be delayed when those things should be taking place within 2025/26. It means there is little time to properly prepare for the new season and that condensed window makes early transfer business difficult.

These days, proactive clubs gain the upper hand by getting ahead in the market. As a result, Wednesday risk entering 2026/27 undercooked, and with the transition period bleeding into the months where transfer business ought to be conducted. It means the long-term project may take time to properly find its footing.