Bolton Wanderers receive £18m windfall that will have promotion rivals fearing the worst

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Bolton Wanderers are in line for a major windfall that could prove to be a huge help in their promotion push.

The League One outfit have had mixed fortunes to start their campaign after losing to Stockport County on the opening weekend before beating Plymouth Argyle at home.

Steven Schumacher has had to work with a tight budget due to finances at the Toughsheet Community Stadium but a new investment has opened up the possibility of new signings, as well as securing the club’s future.

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Bolton receive huge payday from owners

Alan Nixon reported on his Patreon that the Trotters are in line for an £18m investment from their owners.

Taking place last month (July), Nixon revealed that the cash for A shares and C shares had come in from the club’s existing partners and that the £18m will cover the losses of £11.2m they recorded in 2024.

As well as covering the losses, it allows for extra money in the bank that could mean Bolton flex their muscles in the last few weeks and make some extra additions to bolster their hopes of securing promotion back to the Championship.

Bolton could send a message to promotion rivals

This season is Bolton’s fourth consecutive one in the third tier and there is a huge demand to get out of it and head back to the Championship.

It’s 20 years since the glory days of Ivan Campo, Jay-Jay Okocha and Kevin Davies under Sam Allardyce and the appetite to relive those days is felt by all.

Having this extra money in the bank could be the ace up the sleeve that the Trotters need in order to get ahead of their rivals and for Schumacher to assemble a squad that is capable of making those dreams come true.