Published 16:53 IST, December 9th 2019
PSG owners likely to takeover Leeds United with a deal worth £120 million
Ligue 1 champions PSG's subsequent owners are on the verge of buying tier-two side Leeds United after their good performance in the Championship this season
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) owners are reportedly on verge of securing a deal for takeover of Leeds United. It is reported that deal might amount up to £120 million. Qatari Sports Investments (QSI), which owns PSG, are closing in on a deal (which is estimated to be worth at least £120 million) to secure a stake in Yorkshire club. completion of this deal would n allow m to complete takeover of Leeds United, if y are promoted to Premier League in coming season.
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Leeds United have t played in Premier League since 2004
Leeds United have t played in Premier League since ir relegation from top flight in 2004. ir prospective owner QSI is led by Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi. He is also president of Ligue 1 Champions PSG. QSI has become increasingly involved in international sports especially as a key player in French sports market.
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PSG are currently leading in Ligue 1 points table
PSG are currently leading in Ligue 1 with 39 points, followed by Marseille in second place with 34 points. y have played 16 matches, won 13 and lost on three occasions. PSG will next play against Galatasaray on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 (December 12, 1.30 am according to IST).
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Leeds United are second in Championship points table
Leads United currently play in Championship and are placed second in Championship table with 43 points, two short of leaders West Bromwich Albion. Of total 20 matches played, Leeds United have won 13 games, while drawing on four occasions. y have lost thrice in campaign so far. y are undefeated in ir last nine games - a period in which y have won seven matches. In ir last match against Huddersfield, Ezgjan Alioski and Pablo Hernandez scored for ir side to secure a 2-0 win in Championships. y will next play against Hull City on December 10, 2019 (December 11, 1.15 am according to IST).
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15:13 IST, December 9th 2019