Consortium talks more advanced

A Yorkshire-based consortium have stepped up negotiations as they look to complete a takeover of debt-ridden Leeds.

After announcing their interest a fortnight ago, talks have been ongoing, albeit slowly, with chief executive Trevor Birch, as well as the club's principal creditors who are owed £82million.

Last week the consortium proved their credibility and their credentials by lodging an eight-figure sum in a solicitors' client's account in order to push through the deal.