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Mike Ashley Revives Bid for Sheffield Wednesday Ownership

3/5/2026

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Mike Ashley, former Newcastle United owner, plans to submit a revised bid for Sheffield Wednesday within 24 hours.
He initially offered £20 million to the club's administrators in November and remains interested.
Ashley and American businessman David Storch are the leading candidates to take over the club, with final offers expected before the weekend.
James Bord's takeover attempt collapsed last month after he was named the preferred bidder.

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Mike Ashley, former Newcastle United owner, plans to submit a revised bid for Sheffield Wednesday within 24 hours.
He initially offered £20 million to the club's administrators in November and remains interested.
Ashley and American businessman David Storch are the leading candidates to take over the club, with final offers expected before the weekend.
James Bord's takeover attempt collapsed last month after he was named the preferred bidder.