Ceremonial it may be, but the transfer window officially opened this week. Business can officially start to go through across the country, but Leeds United are unlikely to move for anyone swiftly.
With the relief of a deal being agreed between 49ers Enterprises and Aser Ventures last week, there is at least some framework for Angus Kinnear to follow. The chief executive, vice-chairman Paraag Marathe and director Peter Lowy are expected to be key in whittling down the head coach hunt which is an absolute priority right now.
It would be foolish to pursue transfer targets when it is unclear who will ultimately be calling the shots on the field. A recruitment chief filling Victor Orta’s vacancy is likely to be a later appointment, but in the meantime there is a temporary solution in the form of Nick Hammond.
