Race hots up in Leeds takeover

LEEDS chief executive Trevor Birch has warned it would be “a brave man” who puts the club into administration.

The club have confirmed to the stock exchange they are in discussions with a number of interested parties about a possible takeover, although negotiations “are at a very early stage.”

While Birch remains optimistic new owners will be found for Leeds, who are currently around £80 million in debt, understandably there are contingency plans in place should the club fail to attract a buyer.