As Sheffield Wednesday’s off-field issues continue to grow, former Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor has publicly confirmed talks are ongoing to purchase the club. His comments, made in a new interview, suggest that serious discussions have taken place with Dejphon Chansiri — but time may be running out.
Overview
John Textor has long been linked with a potential takeover of Sheffield Wednesday, and for the first time, he’s spoken openly about those talks. His latest comments give fresh hope to fans desperate for change, but also highlight the complex hurdles any deal faces.
The American businessman revealed in a new interview that he has spoken directly to Dejphon Chansiri and that other potential buyers are also in discussions. However, Textor warned that time is short, the issues are complex, and that completing a deal may not be straightforward.
What You Need to Know
- John Textor has confirmed direct talks with Chansiri about buying Sheffield Wednesday.
- He says there are multiple parties interested and describes the situation as “really complicated” with very little time.
- Textor highlighted several serious issues at the club which make any deal more difficult.
- The interview adds urgency, with Textor implying that if a deal isn’t done soon, it might not happen at all.
- Despite criticism, fans of his Brazilian club Botafogo have shown support — with some even getting tattoos of him.
Our Take
Textor has been mentioned with interest in Wednesday for a long time — even longer than the now quiet Shaw consortium. This new interview is definitely worth listening to, with a number of quotes and phrases still making the rounds as we speak.
One of the most important things to note is that Textor says he’s spoken directly to Chansiri — but also that Chansiri is apparently speaking to three or four other parties. That’s a major update and shows that multiple options may be on the table.
Also worth highlighting is how many times Textor uses phrases like “really complicated” and “time” when talking about us. These aren’t throwaway words — they suggest the barriers to a deal are serious and give him a ready-made reason to walk away if it doesn’t happen soon.
Taking all this into account, it feels like October is the end game. If a deal doesn’t get done now — particularly during the international break — it may not happen at all. That could apply not only to Textor, but to other interested parties as well. Everyone is dealing with the same mess, and the clock is ticking.
Would Textor be a good owner? That’s a valid debate. But one thing feels fairly certain: he’d be better than what we have now. Fans of Botafogo — despite what the media might say — seem to love him. Some even have tattoos of the guy! That kind of passion from fans doesn’t happen by accident.
We’ll have to wait and see what happens — but for the first time in a long time, it really feels like Chansiri’s grip on the club is weakening.
Is John Textor really going to take over Sheffield Wednesday? Or will the complications prove too much yet again? What’s your take on him as a potential new owner?
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Note:
This article reflects our opinion based on publicly available reporting, commentary, and developments at the time of writing. Key insights have been drawn from coverage by outlets such as The Mirror, Football League World, The Yorkshire Post, and The Sun.
