Ming dynasty could save debt-ridden Leeds

A CHINESE tycoon has emerged as a prospective buyer to help save debt-ridden Leeds from falling into the hands of the administrators.

Leeds are currently up for sale to the highest bidder, and chief executive Trevor Birch now has exactly five weeks to find a white knight to ride to the club's rescue.

With Leeds £78m in debt, Birch has been given a deadline of January 19 set by the club's creditors to resolve the current crisis.