Leeds fans will be buzzing as multi-billion 49ers takeover news drops
Leeds United fans could just have been given a taste of what life can be like under the same roof as the San Francisco 49ers in the Premier League.
Daniel Farke has been given a vote of confidence from the 49ers Enterprises, and it seems likely that they will back him in the transfer market.
Leeds won the Championship while accumulating 100 points, but they know that they will need upgrades at both ends of the pitch.
Fans may now be excited at the prospect of more investment over the summer, after a surprising new NFL takeover development with the 49ers.
49ers Enterprises sell part of San Francisco 49ers
Paraag Marathe and the 49ers Enterprises have a lot of sporting franchises under their belts beyond Leeds, with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL their main investment.
However, they have now made a surprising move, as they are now set to sell part of the NFL organisation, with a huge windfall.
| Position | Club | Games played | Goal difference | Points |
| 1. | Leeds United (C) | 46 | +65 | 100 |
| 2. | Burnley | 46 | +53 | 100 |
| 3. | Sheffield United | 46 | +27 | 90 |
As per Sportico, they are set to sell a six per cent stake at a world record valuation, which will hit a whopping £6.4billion ($8.5 billion).
This huge sale will boost the 49ers’ pockets, and they may be prepared to reinvest some of it into their other franchises as well, which bodes really well for Leeds ahead of the summer window.
Despite being different entities, the 49ers Enterprises could make some massive moves with just a fraction of this incoming jackpot.
Leeds need to spend smartly to survive in Premier League
Even if Leeds are given extra backing by the 49ers, they will need to be smart in the transfer market if they are to stay in the Premier League next season, while dodging PSR restrictions.
Southampton beat Leeds in the play-off final last season, and spent decent amounts in the summer, only to be relegated as one of the worst teams in top-flight history with just 12 points from 36 games so far.
This is a lesson Leeds must heed in the summer as they carefully outline their transfer plans, and even if they have a strong spending power, they cannot afford to be wasteful in the market.
Leeds need players who can make an instant impact in the Premier League, with a goalkeeper a priority as well as a striker, and they could find themselves in trouble if they get these positions wrong.
Either way, Leeds fans will be buzzing looking at this latest news from San Francisco.