Bolton contact Football League to complain about Sheffield Wednesday conduct

Bolton have contacted the Football League about the conduct of Sheffield Wednesday in their transfer dealings over Mark Davies.
Owls head coach Carlos CarvalhalOwls head coach Carlos Carvalhal
Owls head coach Carlos Carvalhal

Financially struggling Bolton cut Davies’ price to resolve an issue over wages and thought a deal had been done.

With the player set for a medical today, he was pulled out of Tuesday’s league meeting between the two clubs, which Wednesday won 3-2.

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However, it has been reported that the transfer was put on hold over an undisclosed development.

Bolton have now complained to the Football League, although the two clubs are believed to be back in negotiations and the midfielder’s transfer could yet go through.

Bolton are trying desperately to raise funds before Monday’s High Court appearance, when they face a winding-up petition brought by Revenue & Customs.

There had been hope before Christmas that a takeover of the club, £172.8m in debt, would have been completed by now.

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However, discussions with various parties have failed to reach a successful conclusion.

Bolton are bottom of the Championship and if they went into administration, which is still a possibility, the 12-point penalty would leave them 18 points from safety.