A US billionaire has reportedly consulted the lead singer of an iconic Noughties band over a potential Sheffield Wednesday takeover.
Businessman John McEvoy is among the parties interested in taking charge at Hillsborough after Dejphon Chansiri’s reign came to an end.
Wednesday entered administration last week before being docked 12 points in the Championship.
And prospective buyers are now lining up to help the Owls retain their place in England’s second tier.
California-based McEvoy boasts a huge portfolio, with money invested in baseball, ice hockey and music.
He holds a minority stake in talent agency Various Giants, who themselves look after iconic Noughties band Reverend and the Makers.
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The Sheffield-based band have a major Wednesday fan in lead singer Jon McClure.
And the Telegraph claims McEvoy has now consulted the crooner over his potential offer for the club.
The American is no stranger to English football, having previously explored a takeover bid for Coventry City.
McEvoy’s current sporting interests include hockey side Nashville Predators and baseball giants Colorado Rockies.
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But he now appears determined to enter the world of football, despite Wednesday having serious interest from “four of five” parties.
Joint administrator Kris Wigfield said: “As always, you get a lot of interested parties that probably aren’t going to meet the criteria, but within the numerous inquiries we’ve had, we certainly think that there are already four or five interested parties that look like the real deal.
“There are two criteria that new owners basically need to satisfy to then open dialogue and there to be an opportunity where they can make an offer.
“The first thing is they need to show the administrators that they could make the football club viable. So they’ve got to show that they’ve got sufficient funds to be able to fund it for the next few years.
“And secondly, we have to be satisfied that they will pass the EFL fit-and-proper-persons test, and if they can satisfy both of those, then we’ll start talking to them seriously.”
