SHEFFIELD UNITED are facing a disciplinary investigation after rivals complained to the EFL about their proposed takeover.
A group of North American investors are trying to buy the Blades and have been accused of violating rules when making a transfer business before completing your purchase.
SunSport has learned that the EFL has received reports that representatives of Sheffield United’s new owners, a mysterious group based in California, have become involved in transfer negotiations.
The EFL is believed to be investigating the matter which could result in disciplinary action.
Birmingham are also being investigated for alleged breaches of EFL regulation 86, as a group that sought to buy the club last year is accused of running operations despite failing to receive formal approval or pass the owners and directors test.
Maxco’s proposed £35m takeover subsequently collapsed, but the EFL still charged the individuals involved, with former Charlton chief executive Matt Southall, formerly of Barcelona attacker Maxi Lopez and local businessman Paul Richardson were banned from serving as directors.
The EFL subsequently reminded all its members that new owners cannot act on behalf of the club they intend to buy, prompting several to question Sheffield United’s recent transfer activity.
With the Blades in limbo as the takeover drags on, the club are in a difficult position with the Championship season starting in less than a month.
Chris WilderThe Manchester United squad is in desperate need of reinforcements after 10 players were released following relegation from the Premier League last season, with four loan players also leaving Bramall Lane.
Sheffiled United has been on the market for some time now, with the owner Prince Abdullah last year agreed a deal worth more than £100 million to sell to Dozy Mmobuosi.
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But the Nigerian businessman failed to meet the test of the EFL owners and directors and was subsequently charged with fraud in the United States.
The club remains hopeful that the two unnamed Americans leading the consortium will reach a deal before the start of the season.
The bidders were not identified but are believed to be the founders of a California-based equity investment fund.
Although the pair are keen to keep a low profile, they are believed to have attended Blades games last season.
Sheffield United and the EFL declined to comment.
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