EFL probes Sheffield United over payment dispute

COH Sports, led by Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy, agreed a £100m deal to buy Sheffield United from Prince Abdullah in December 2024 and paid an initial £30m installment. However, they are alleged to have been late on the second payment and missed two subsequent installments due this year.

Abdullah's investment vehicle, United World, has issued a winding-up petition in the High Court against COH Sports and has raised concerns with both the EFL and the Independent Football Regulator. The investigation centers on claims that COH Sports transferred shares to a new company as part of an attempt to avoid the full purchase price. lebandit.lat