Leeds United are finally back in the Premier League for just their fourth season in the last 22 years – and owners 49ers Enterprises are keen to make a U-turn on the strategy that Andrea Radrizzani once employed.

Leeds were one of the biggest clubs in England at the turn of the century, registering five consecutive top-five finishes in the Premier League from 1997 to 2002. However, overspending and borrowing led them to financial ruin, eventually ending up in a three-year stint in League One.

It’s been a long road back from there, including ten consecutive seasons in the Championship before eventual promotion in 2020.

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And now that they have new owners in the 49ers Enterprises, they are aiming to reverse the decision made by former owner Andrea Radrizzani, who TBR Football’s financial chief Adam Williams states formerly structured payment deals differently.

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Leeds were promoted last season after winning the Championship with 100 points, forging a return to the Premier League after a two-year absence.

That saw them sign the likes of Noah Okafor, Anton Stach and Lucas Perri among others, and currently sitting 16th in the Premier League,...