Pro golfer Rickie Fowler has declared he is part of the 49ers Enterprise group buying out Leeds United.

The 49ers are completing the takeover of Leeds as they buy chairman Andrea Radrizzani's shareholding for £170m.

"There's the group that's moving forward so potentially we'll be a part of it," Fowler told Sky Sports News, referring to fellow US golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.

"It's cool to have these opportunities," added Fowler. "It would be fun if we get to be a part of it, if not we'll continue to root for Leeds.

"Obviously they got relegated but to get to go to a Premier League game, a Champions League game, any of that [would be great]. It's a massive sport and I feel like it is continuing to get bigger in the States.

"Since I haven't been to a game, I don't have the true appreciation until [I get to] be there and feel that energy."