A look at the latest Leeds United headlines this evening on Monday, April 24.
Andrea Radrizzani's Inter Milan takeover faces 'serious threat'
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has been dealt a major blow in his reported takeover at Serie A side Inter Milan. The Whites chief, who has been linked with a takeover back in his native country, is expected to sell his Leeds shares to 49ers Enterprises this summer, with a deadline of January 2024.
Relegation from the top flight would impact the amount of money he'd be able to recoup from his Whites investment and have potential knock on effects relating to a takeover at Inter. Radrizzani is said to be part of a consortium of buyers keen on buying the Italian outfit.
However, FCInterNews claims there’s renewed interest from a group of Bahrain investors, with the group called Investcorp. The group are said to be getting ‘more and more intense’ in their reported takeover at Inter Milan, which doesn't bode well for Radrizzani.
Every word from Javi Gracia on Leicester six-pointer, injuries, Meslier, pressure, board support
On this side of the room, we look at these games as six-pointers, how do you see them from your side of the table and inside the camp?
Yeah, as you say, it's a very important game, a crucial game in this important moment of the season. Of course we give the value of the game what it is for us. We are really focused on it.
Is it the perfect game in the situation where you are, because you have the opportunity in you own hands to potentially, aid your fight for survival?
You never know, there are six games left. All remaining games are important, you never know where you will be able to get points. But of course, playing at home, in the next game, we have to be focused, knowing we are playing Leicester and they are coming from a win. It will be a demanding game for us.
You can read the full transcript here.
Javi Gracia admits 'some' Leeds United players may miss must-win Leicester City clash
Javi Gracia says some Leeds United players are touch and go to face Leicester City tomorrow night. The Whites are currently without Stuart Dallas and Tyler Adams who have long-term injuries, but the Spanish coach gave little away in terms of those who could also miss the must win clash against the Foxes.
Their opponents at Elland Road tomorrow night are expected to welcome back James Maddison and Harvey Barnes into the matchday squad, with the latter boasting an impressive record against the Whites, scoring in each of his last five games. Jamie Vardy is also expected to be involved despite picking up a knock in the Foxes' win over Wolves last time out.
Max Wober and Liam Cooper were two key players who returned to the starting line-up in the defeat to Fulham. The latter of the two has struggled to break into Gracia's starting XI while Wober has just returned form injury.
Dean Smith's Elland Road message for Leicester City ahead of 'crucial' clash with Leeds United
Dean Smith has urged his Leicester City side to keep Elland Road 'quiet' ahead of a crunch relegation clash at Leeds United. The Whites sit just a point above the relegation zone after defeat at Fulham on Saturday made it three losses on the bounce.
Javi Gracia's side struggled in the capital, and were punished for mistakes at the back by Harry Wilson and Andreas Pereira in the 2-1 defeat. In contrast, Leicester go into the upcoming six-pointer with confidence after a comeback home derby win over Wolves.
Smith admits Leeds are in the midst of a 'struggle', with the Foxes looking to leapfrog their upcoming opponents with an away win. However, the interim boss has warned his players not to give the hosts any excuses to build momentum.
Leeds United loan watch as Joe Gelhardt earns praise for role in Sunderland's win at West Brom
Leeds United loanee Joe Gelhardt was singled out for praise during Sunderland's comeback victory at West Brom. The Black Cats remain in contention for playoff spot with a 2-1 win at the Hawthorns on Sunday, courtesy of a brace from Dennis Cirkin.
Gelhardt played 77 minutes of the win which lifts Tony Mowbray's side into the top six, and proved a constant menace as he drew regular fouls from Albion defenders. Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman hailed one passage of play which resulted in a yellow card for Okay Yokuslu as 'brilliant', while also suggesting the 20-year-old might be 'breaking records' for the amount of fouls drawn.
Elsewhere, Daniel James was obviously ineligible to feature against his parent club as Fulham eased to a 2-1 victory over the Whites on Saturday. Diego Llorente will hope to keep his place in the starting eleven as AS Roma return to Serie A action on Monday night against Atalanta.
Three crucial days which could have huge impact in Leeds United's Premier League future
Leeds United fans will be bracing themselves for the latest set of twists and turns in the relegation battle this week, as a full slate of midweek Premier League fixtures awaits them.
Saturday's disappointing 2-1 defeat at Fulham further increased the Whites' relegation fears, with Javi Gracia's men just a point above the drop zone in 16th place in what continues to be one of the closest relegation scraps the league has seen in years.
While Leeds have their noses slightly ahead of the bottom three, a four-point gap to 15th place has opened up, thanks to West Ham's emphatic win over Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.
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