Contract signing update emerges as Daniel Farke agrees deal to take over at Leeds United
BBC journalist has shared the latest as former Norwich City manager has agreed a deal to take over at Leeds United and succeed Sam Allardyce.
In his briefing on 30 June, Pope claimed that the contracts await signing which appears to be the thing left for the announcement to take place.
He also claims that the takeover is expected to go through as that’s one thing that could be holding this move back.
He wrote, “I’m expecting former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke to be announced as Leeds’ new head coach. I understand a deal is agreed and that contracts await signing. The caveat is that nothing has been officially confirmed.
“Ideally the San Francisco 49ers Enterprises would like their takeover ratified by the Football League (EFL) before unveiling Farke.
“They have a core of around ten major investors so it may be that the process is taking longer than anticipated if they all need approving via the Owners & Directors Test which was made more stringent by the EFL this summer. It is expected to go through.”
Pre-season round the corner
Leeds need to hurry up with this and while things aren’t completely in their hands, it remains to be seen if Farke has started working in an unofficial capacity.
There are players holding talks over Leeds exits, players which he may want to keep at the club beyond this summer.
He clearly will have a big say on the ins and outs and would want to retain his best players, especially the ones who have only recently moved to Elland Road.
The likes of Willy Gnonto, Tyler Adams and Luis Sinisterra will soon complete one full year at the club and they must be kept all costs.
The 49ers will also want to retain the stars as they give them the best chance of securing promotion the first time of asking.
It’s going to be a big summer so the sooner things happen, the better it will be for everyone involved.
In other Leeds United news, the club have been handed a boost to sign a Manchester United player this summer with Erik ten Hag likely to sanction his exit.