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title: "Leeds: Kieran Maguire makes takeover claim"
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published: "2022-11-15T12:20:37Z"
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# Leeds: Kieran Maguire makes takeover claim

**Football finance expert Kieran Maguire believes that a [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) takeover by the 49ers Enterprises could be close.**

### The Lowdown: 49ers update

[Reports](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-49ers-enterprises-readying-full-takeover/) earlier this month shared a significant update regarding a potential full takeover from the 49ers.

Andrea Radrizzani is currently the majority shareholder, although the 49ers have the [option](https://theathletic.com/news/49ers-enterprises-has-option-to-buy-leeds-for-in-excess-of-400m/VNaD4HltRFNZ/) to take full control from the Italian in a deal worth in excess of £400m until January 2024.

The 49ers are thought to be gearing up for a full Leeds takeover, with US banking sources [saying](https://twitter.com/martynziegler/status/1590409178988019713) that investment is now in place after movement in recent weeks.

### The Latest: Maguire’s comments

Maguire, who contributes for [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12741300/liverpools-market-value-testament-to-fenway-sports-groups-ownership), was talking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/kieran-maguire-leeds-united-takeover-potentially-close-after-key-development/) regarding the news on the 49ers and Leeds. He said that a takeover could be ‘potentially close’ but suggested that the 49ers won’t be in a hurry to finalise a deal.

Maguire outlined: *“49ers investments have fairly deep pockets.* *Therefore, the option to increase the stake in Leeds United beyond 50 per cent, which would give them day to day control in terms of decision making, is potentially close.*

*“At the same time, it is a case of agreeing the right price and protecting the interests of the existing stakeholders. That might take some time to finalise.*

*“The 49ers are in no hurry to do a deal. They will be looking at other investment opportunities given that they are a specialist investment fund.”*

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### The Verdict: One to watch

It seems as if the 49ers have the finances in place to take control from Radrizzani, but it doesn’t mean that it’s a done deal just yet.

You’d expect that the American company won’t want Jesse Marsch’s side to be involved in another relegation battle, and dropping to the Championship could result in a deal being called off.

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It wouldn’t come as a surprise if they waited until the summer, so 2023 could be a pivotal year for the Whites both on and off the pitch.