Sheffield United are in danger of a 12-point deduction after the company its owners used to buy the club was hit with a winding up order.Blades fans will now face an anxious wait, with the EFL investigating whether there has been a potentially damaging breach of its rules.United World, the investment arm of former owner Saudi Arabian Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, took COH Sports Bidco to the High Court, claiming it was owed £35m from the sale, which took place in 2024.It argued that current custodians of the Championship side, American duo Helmy Eltoukhy and Steven Rosen, had effectively attempted to take the club without paying for it, after they transferred their shares in United to a new company.While the Americans dismissed the move as a ‘publicity stunt’, a judge issued the winding up order and the EFL will now decide whether to take further action. Sheffield United face a nervous wait to see if they are handed a points deductionA United World spokesperson said it had ‘made every effort to resolve the matter amicably’ and had tried to do so again this morning ‘to give the owners a final opportunity to spare Sheffield United the consequences of their actions’.‘It appears that Helmy Eltoukhy and Steven Rosen are simply not concerned about what this means for the club,’ it added.‘What happens now is the result of their choices. United World will continue to pursue the full sums.’A Sheffield United spokesperson said: ‘Sheffield United Football Club is aware of today’s hearing at the High Court. This is a matter between the current owners and former owner.’The Football Club is in contact with the EFL and the day-to-day operations at Sheffield United are unaffected.’An EFL spokesperson, meanwhile, added: ‘The EFL notes the High Court’s decision to issue a winding up order on COH Sports Bidco Limited. The League will consider the implications of that development in line with its Regulations, including whether any further action is required.‘In addition, the EFL continues to consider other regulatory matters following changes to the club’s ownership structure and developments within the wider group. As these issues remain ongoing, the EFL will make no further comment at this stage.’