Sheffield Wednesday's financial crisis is deepening
The English Football League is increasingly concerned about Sheffield Wednesday's financial situation and their ability to fulfil their Championship fixtures this season, the BBC has been told.
The Owls are in a deepening financial crisis under the ownership of Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri, including late payments to HMRC, multiple failures to pay the wages of players and staff members, and rising debts.
This week the club have lost multiple first-team players who have exercised their right to exit their contracts, as well as parting ways with manager Danny Rohl and closing the North Stand of its Hillsborough stadium over safety concerns.
Their Championship season is due to kick off on 10 August, but the club has a first-team squad of only 14 players, with more set to depart.
