AFC Wimbledon, a failed £87m investment bid and the challenge for fan ownership

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According to Guardian Sport, AFC Wimbledon is facing heightened financial pressures after Omar Mir withdrew from a proposed £87m investment bid by Sloane Street Capital. The League One club recently ended a 10-match winless run with a 1-0 victory over Blackpool, moving four points clear of the relegation zone under manager Johnnie Jackson. Hannah Kitcher of the Dons Trust Board noted that running a loss-making club as a fan-owned entity is far more challenging than clubs backed by wealthy proprietors. Wimbledon posted a £2.6m loss in the 2024-25 season and still holds £7.5m in debts. Earlier, supporters voted to reduce their voting rights from 75% to 50.01% to facilitate outside investment. Following Mir's departure, Ryan Bertrand and his remaining partners, now operating as Sloane Street Football, are continuing talks with other potential investors, while the board plans to seek fan approval for a loan of up to £3m to manage cash flow.