Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani is in talks with the 49ers Enterprises over the club's future.

The Italian is ready to sell the club to the American investment group, who also own the San Francisco 49ers NFL franchise.

Radrizzani has owned Leeds since October 2017, with the American group presently having a 44 percent stake.

Football finance expert Keiran Maguire told Sky Sports: "There will be an impact. That will have been factored into the price the 49ers were willing to pay.

"There are rumours Andrea Radrizzani, the Leeds owner, is looking to buy Sampdoria. I think we will see an announcement in terms of Leeds accelerate.

"Whatever's going to happen to Leeds over the summer, it's absolutely essential we have owners in place who can set a budget, stick to that budget and make key decisions in terms of management and player recruitment."