Rickie Fowler says he is ‘shifting ahead with being concerned’ in Leeds takeover by 49ers Enterprises

American golf stars Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth are set to develop into buyers in Leeds United as a part of the takeover by 49ers Enterprises.

Fowler, 34, revealed he’s ‘shifting ahead with being concerned’ with the Championship membership, alongside his USA Ryder Cup team-mates.

49ers Enterprises final week agreed a deal to purchase out present Leeds proprietor Andrea Radrizzani and take full management at Elland Highway, topic to EFL approval.

The American fund is an funding arm of the San Francisco 49ers NFL franchise and is backed by various rich people, together with high-profile sportsmen from the States.

Larry Nance Jnr, the New Orleans Pelicans basketball participant, has already confirmed he’s ‘a part of the possession group’ and he now appears to be like set to be joined by Fowler, Thomas and Spieth.

Jordan Spieth (left), Rickie Fowler (center) and Justin Thomas (proper) are set to develop into buyers within the 46ers Enterprises takeover at Leeds United

A membership assertion launched final week revealed that American group 49ers Enterprises will take full management of the Yorkshire membership

Former world No4 Fowler instructed Sky Sports activities: ‘There’s the group that is shifting ahead with being concerned with Leeds. Myself, JT and Jordan probably might be part of it.

‘It is cool to have these alternatives. I do know we’re wanting into it. It will likely be enjoyable if we get to be part of it.

‘It is a large sport. I really feel like its persevering with to get greater within the States.

‘Since I have never been to a recreation, I haven’t got the true appreciation till I’ve truly been capable of go and be there and really feel that vitality.’

49ers Enterprises already personal 44 per cent of Leeds and are buying Radrizzani’s 56 per cent majority stake, valuing the membership at £170million. Their president, Paraag Marathe, will develop into the brand new Whites chairman.

Marathe and Leeds chief govt Angus Kinnear are at present main the recruitment course of for a brand new supervisor at Elland Highway, with Daniel Farke and Carlos Corberan in competition.

Former Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers was thought of after they first began on the lookout for Sam Allardyce’s alternative.

Fowler revealed that the trio of golfers are ‘shifting ahead with being concerned’ within the takeover

49ers Enterprises already personal 44 per cent of Leeds and are buying Andrea Radrizzani’s (above) 56 per cent majority stake 

Nonetheless, the Northern Irishman made clear that he didn’t need to work within the Championship and has as a substitute been provided a return to Celtic.

Ex-Norwich chief Farke, who was sacked by German outfit Borussia Monchengladbach a fortnight in the past, and present West Brom supervisor Corberan now seem like the frontunners. Scott Parker, who’s out of labor after being axed by Membership Brugge in March, is an alternative choice.

All three man have expertise of successful promotion to the Premier League. Farke received the Championship with Norwich in 2019 and 2021, Corberan was one among Marcelo Bielsa’s assistants at Leeds after they went up in 2020 and Parker led Bournemouth to the highest flight in 2022.

Leeds hope to nominate a brand new supervisor by subsequent week with gamers returning to pre-season coaching firstly of subsequent month.