American entrepreneur Rudy Cline-Thomas is in contention to be named upon Leeds United's board of directors following the completion of the takeover by the 49ers Enterprises. That is according to the Athletic, with the investor expected to gift back his shares in Plymouth Argyle in order to comply with EFL regulations and take up a role with the Whites.
Andrea Radrizzani is closing in on the purchase of Sampdoria, with the Leeds chairman recently taking to social media to celebrate one of the final hurdles to a deal being confirmed for the Serie B side. Radrizzani alongside Matteo Manfredi will aim to lead the club to an immediate return to Italy's top-flight, with recent uncertainty over I Blucerchiati's ownership putting their position in the second tier at risk.
United's minority shareholders 49ers Enterprises have reached an agreement to buy out Radrizzani and bring his six-year stint at Elland Road to an end. The prospective deal now lies in the hands of the EFL, who will assess key investors within the group.
