Sheffield Wednesday, Wolves and Watford-linked John Textor credited with interest in Derby County
Sheffield Wednesday-linked businessman John Textor has been credited with interest in fellow Championship outfit Derby County.
The 60-year-old is the founder of Eagle Football Holdings, a group that owns Brazilian club Botafogo, French side Lyon and Belgian outfit RWDM Brussels.
He previously held a stake in Crystal Palace and it has been suggested he wants an English club in his portfolio.
Wednesday have attracted interest from Textor, although he is also said to have lodged a bid for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The American has also been linked with Watford, Queens Park Rangers, Charlton Athletic and Derby County.
John Textor linked with Derby County
According to reporter Alan Nixon via his Patreon page, Textor has put feelers out regarding a potential move for the latter.
The Rams are reportedly looking for extra cash and while Wednesday are thought to be Textor’s first choice, Derby are believed to be his second.
Derby currently sit 17th in the Championship table, while Wednesday are rooted to the foot of it.
Sheffield Wednesday’s current situation
Administrators are currently in place at Hillsborough and are looking for fresh investment. A significant aspect of the challenge on their hands is making sure interested parties are capable of safeguarding the crisis-stricken club’s future.
After a decade of Dejphon Chansiri’s ownership, the Owls are in poor health and in dire need of rejuvenation.
Joint-administrator Paul Stanley, however, has been blown away by the extent of support shown by fans since Chansiri’s removal.
He said: “Obviously, we knew there were a lot of fans that would come back to games, and we knew there were a lot of fans that would buy shirts in the shop.
"I think the level to which that has happened has surprised us. We are taking the ideas from people in the club as well. There are some very, very good people at the club and some very loyal people that have been here a long time.
"We take on board everything everyone says and we will give it a go. I think people are just glad to have their club back."