Former Crystal Palace owner and talkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan has defended Andrea Radrizzani as criticism of his Leeds United ownership starts to pile up. A report in the Athletic recently claimed the Whites owner had used Elland Road as security against a £26m loan he needed to buy Sampdoria, with club sources suggesting the proposal was never pushed through.
Supporters see the move as risking the club's future for a new club back in Italy. Talks are reportedly ongoing with Radrizzani and 49ers Enterprises over a new fee for the club, with the takeover rumbling away in the background.
Behind the scenes at Leeds United needs to be sorted, prior to the arrival of a new manager and before the start of pre-season for life back in the Championship. Jordan told talkSPORT: "He's saying mind your own business, I'll do what I want. And that is his right.
