Blackburn Rovers' Championship rivals, Sheffield Wednesday, have been hit by a three-window transfer fee ban after failing to pay their players.
The EFL confirmed that the Owls, who still owe wages for May, will not be able to sign anyone for a transfer fee until January 2027. That restricts the South Yorkshire club to frees and loans (with no fees attached).
Wednesday are in disarray after owner Dejphon Chansiri failed to May wages, taking them past the 30-day threshold of late payments in a 12-month period.
The club will appeal the decision whilst individual charges against Chansiri are being considered by an Independent Disciplinary Commission.
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"The EFL can confirm that Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is now subject to a three-window fee restriction after exceeding 30 days of late payments between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025," the statement said.
"In accordance with EFL Regulations, the restriction will cover the entirety of this summer’s window and two full windows thereafter (Winter 2026 and Summer 2026).
"The Club has notified the EFL of its intention to appeal this decision and this will be heard in due course."
Wednesday will now be one of the favourites for relegation whilst uncertainty remains over the future of their head coach, Danny Rohl.
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