Leeds United's American shareholders, 49ers Enterprises, are preparing for a full takeover of the Premier League team, according to reports.
The group, which also invests in NFL team the San Francisco 49ers, currently holds a 44 percent stake in the English soccer team.
However, it is said to be looking to increase their share to a full takeover as it has the option to buy out the majority shareholder, Andrea Radrizzani in January 2024.
US banking sources revealed that the investment group has made more moves in recent weeks to secure the necessary funding to buy out Radrizzani, The Times reports.