Andrea Radrizzani says that a foreign takeover could help Leeds United

According to reports, Leeds United, owner, Radrizzani has confirmed Qatari Sports Investment (QSI) is keen on gaining a stake in Championship club, in wake of being connected with a potential takeover at Elland Road in 2019. Radrizzani says two separate ideas of foreign investment have been tabled and are being considered at present- one from a Leeds fan based out of United States of America and or from an owner of an unidentified Italian club.

A possible takeover by foreign entities

While talking to an international media outlet, Radrizzani, stated that he had been contacted by more than a dozen interested parties but he has narrowed down to final three in order to ensure a smooth flow of things if a deal gets finalised. 

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owner added that QSI has shared a cordial and good relationship with each or for a really long time. A second potential party is a man based in US, who has supported Leeds United since he was a young kid who understood football. Radrizzani added that third potential party may give Leeds a financial boost in order to a quality team that will have potential to win Championship and n competes in Barclays Premier League. 

Andrea Radrizzani, bought Leeds United in year 2017 by acquiring a 50% stake in club after he bought club from Italian entrepreneur, Massimo Celli.

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A fight to finish line

He added that Leeds had potential to compete against Premier League giants, Manchester City if right investments were made. Andrea also said that his main goal was to bring back Leeds United's glory days. 

Presently, championship club is at 5th position in table, winning a total of 6 matches, drawing two and losing three out of total 11 matches y have played till w. y next host championship rival, Birmingham City in a league match to be played on October 19 at Elland Road stadium.

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(With inputs from ncies)