While all eyes are on Leeds United’s promotion push at the moment there are still a few other things bubbling behind the scenes.
Of course, one of the many ongoing stories at Leeds is the potential takeover from PSG’s Qatari owners.
Indeed, rumours of a QSI takeover at Elland Road have circulated for months, and we’ve once again received an update on that situation.
What’s been said then?
As always, Phil Hay was the man providing the insight. He was hosting a post-match Q&A session on The Athletic in the wake of United’s 1-0 win over Bristol City.
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One fan asked for an update on the QSI situation, to which Hay replied:
“That’s gone quiet for a while. They’re still in the background but I suspect that we might not hear any more until the summer. Radrizzani seems intent on staying but that will be more difficult for him financially if Leeds don’t go up.
“When I last asked about QSI, I was told this – they are interested, they are in the background but they’re still a long way from actually getting anything done. It sounded to me like they would look at an initial investment with a view to a full buy-out. But don’t forget that the 49ers have a stake here too and might be equally interested in increasing it.”
Exciting
Whichever way you want to look at this it’s certainly an exciting update.
The fact that a financial group reportedly worth $338bn (£259.6bn) is interested in purchasing a stake in the club is good news for obvious reasons – they could provide a huge monetary boost that will certainly be handy whether that’s for better players or the new training ground.
Hay says that QSI aren’t the only group to consider. The 49ers may also want an increased stake in the club, and that is equally as alluring due to the sporting pedigree they already have through their dealings with the NFL.
Whether it’s QSI or the 49ers, there are reasons to be optimistic.
In other news, there’s one likely outcome of Kiko Casilla’s FA hearing.