Barring an 11th-hour breakthrough with the EFL between now and Monday morning, Leeds United are facing a big decision on their head coach hunt. Pre-season begins in the city in three days and while a first-team boss may not necessarily get involved in week-one testing, there is a lot to be said for the stability of having your man in the door with his feet under the table.
Going into the final weekend of the summer break, United had been awaiting official ratification of 49ers Enterprises’ takeover before then confirming Sam Allardyce’s replacement. This is because, at close of play on Friday, the majority shareholder remains Andrea Radrizzani.
An agreement was reached between his Aser Ventures vehicle and Enterprises on June 9, but the paperwork and process have forced the parties to wait more than three weeks for a conclusion. While Radrizzani’s name remains above the door, every major, formal decision requires his signature.
