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Latest Derby County news from DerbyshireLive brings you news from one of the Rams’ rivals as they suffer a penalty from the Football League
Derby County’s Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday are unable to spend transfer fees for the next three windows as punishment for late payments of wages.
It comes after exceeding 30 days of late payments between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
The restriction on the Championship side will cover the entirety of this summer’s window and two full windows thereafter (Winter 2026 and Summer 2026).
The club will still be able to make free transfers, but are also unable to pay loan fees.
An EFL statement read: “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 July 1, 2024, and June 30, 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.
“Separately, on June 3, 2025, the EFL issued charges against the club and owner Mr Dejphon Chansiri in respect of non-payment of Player wages in March 2025 and May 2025.
“This matter is being considered by an Independent Disciplinary Commission, and because of the ongoing proceedings, the League is unable to comment further at this time.”
Pressure is mounting on owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell the club with his relationship with the fans on extremely brittle ground.
There continues to be speculation over the future of manager Danny Rohl and the pair’s relationship was said to be on the rocks earlier this season.
But Chansiri maintained there had been no fallout.
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