The San Francisco 49ers’ takeover of Leeds United could face opposition from a Middle Eastern buyer

The San Francisco 49ers’ takeover of Leeds United could face opposition from a Middle Eastern buyer, according to Sportsmail.

There is an agreement that the NFL franchise, which already owns 44 percent of the club, will take full control after January 2024.

That deal is believed to be conditional on Leeds staying in the Premier League and is widely seen as a formality should that be the case.

An unnamed party has shown shocking interest in stealing a march from the San Francisco 49ers

Leeds United’s American shareholders, 49ers Enterprises (pictured left: President Paraag Marathe), had agreed to a full takeover by majority shareholder Andrea Radrizzani (right).

However, sources have revealed that an unnamed third party has shown a shock interest in stealing a march from the 49ers and taking over Elland Road.

In what is a tense situation, it remains to be seen whether the Middle East-based group will make a serious offer. In fact, her interest is known to be in the “very early” stages.

But the news will likely come as a shock to the 49ers, who have an ever-growing influence behind the scenes.

The 49ers have had an ever-growing influence behind the scenes at Leeds

The investment arm of the American franchise, 49ers Enterprises, has reached out to owner Andrea Radrizzani for an option estimated to be worth over £400million, including ownership of Elland Road.

But there’s nothing wrong with a third party entering the race and now all eyes will be on whether that’s the case.

Radrizzani was recently in Qatar for the duration of the World Cup. Under the American Jesse Marsch, his team is currently in 14th place, two points above the relegation zone.

The American franchise shook hands with Radrizzani (pictured) in a deal believed to be worth over £400million

American billionaire Denise DeBartolo York and her family own the San Francisco 49ers