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Rangers vice-chairman Paraag Marathe is 'delighted' after Leeds United secured planning permission for a stadium expansion.

The Premier League club, who are owned by 49ers Enterprises, received the go-ahead from Leeds City Council on Thursday for an Elland Road transformation.

The expansion will see a capacity increase to 53,000 through developments in the North and West Stands, along with changes to the South Stand.

🏟️ Leeds United Football Club can today confirm that planning permission has been granted for the long-awaited expansion of Elland Road Stadium, a historic milestone for the club, its supporters and the city...