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title: "Leeds: Dean Jones makes key Whites ownership claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-03-21T19:15:17Z"
modified: "2022-03-21T19:15:17Z"
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# Leeds: Dean Jones makes key Whites ownership claim

**The current ownership situation taking place at Leeds United could become clearer later this year, according to transfer expert Dean Jones.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds ownership up in the air

The Whites have been sole-owned by Andrea Radrizzani since May 2017, with the Italian [initially buying](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/andrea-radrizzani-reveals-plan-to-take-leeds-united-forward-and-sends-message-to-clubs-loyal-fans-3511932) 50% of the club in January of that year.

However, 49ers Enterprises’ influence at Leeds is [growing all the time](https://theathletic.com/news/49ers-enterprises-has-option-to-buy-leeds-for-in-excess-of-400m/VNaD4HltRFNZ/), and there is a feeling that it won’t be long until they have taken over complete control from Radrizzani.

It is an ongoing saga, and a fresh update has now emerged regarding the situation.

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### The Latest: Jones makes ownership claim

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/87984240-leeds-united-timeline-given-for-update-on-49ers-investment-at-elland-road), Jones claimed that things will make more sense towards the end of this year with regards to the ownership of Leeds United.

He outlined: “I was told to expect updates towards the back end of this year on where Leeds were heading in terms of ownership and investment.”

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### The Verdict: Sort it sooner rather than later

In terms of a financial sense, it can only be a good thing for Leeds if 49ers Enterprise become full owners in the coming months, making them an even more attractive proposition.

[It would likely allow](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-sale-inevitable-for-radrizzani-after-chief-reveal-maguire/) for more transfer funds to be available, although potential relegation to the Championship would certainly be a blow in that respect.

Radrizzani has [been a great owner](https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2021/12/21/how-andrea-radrizzani-and-the-49ers-have-scored-with-leeds-united/?sh=79f4de2937ca) at Leeds, overseeing a memorable period under Marcelo Bielsa, but there is a feeling that it could be time for the next chapter in the club’s illustrious history.

***In other news, Leeds are ‘confident’ of sorting a new deal for one player. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/luke-ayling-contract-latest-leeds-confident/).***