Former Sheffield United owners file £35m winding-up petition against club
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The former owners of Sheffield United have initiated legal action against the current owners, COH Sports Bidco Limited, claiming they are owed over £35 million. This development follows a disputed board update regarding the club's ownership structure. United World, the investment company of Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, expressed serious concerns about the club's financial stability and the validity of the current ownership's claims. COH Sports, which acquired the club in December 2024, stated they remain focused on the new season. The EFL is currently reviewing the situation and requested further observations from involved parties.
- •United World claims £35 million is owed by COH Sports.
- •A winding-up petition has been filed in the High Court.
- •COH Sports completed its takeover in December 2024.
- •The EFL is seeking observations from relevant parties.
- •Sheffield United will begin the new season with an EFL Cup match on August 9.
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Former Sheffield Utd owners claim they are owed £35m
- 7:11 PMBBC Football — Former Sheffield Utd owners claim they are owed £35m
"The former owners of Sheffield United file a winding-up petition against the current owners, claiming they are owed over £35m.
"The former owners of Sheffield United file a winding-up petition against the current owners, claiming they are owed over £35m.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 7:22 PMFormer Sheffield Utd owners claim they are owed £35m
The former owners of Sheffield United file a winding-up petition against the current owners, claiming they are owed over £35m.
- BBC FootballJul 8, 2026, 7:11 PMFormer Sheffield Utd owners claim they are owed £35m
The former owners of Sheffield United file a winding-up petition against the current owners, claiming they are owed over £35m.
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