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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Matt Hughes

Sheffield Wednesday face EFL action and possible walkout after failing to pay players

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Sheffield Wednesday have been banned from paying transfer fees until January 2027. Photograph: Matt West/Shutterstock

Sheffield Wednesday are facing further disciplinary action from the EFL and a possible walkout of players after failing to pay all the squad’s wages for the third time in four months.

The Guardian has learned that while some of the club’s younger players received their June salaries on Monday, not all of Danny Röhl’s squad were paid, putting the club in breach of EFL regulations and at risk of losing players on free transfers.

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