Here are the latest Leeds United headlines for Friday, June 16, 2023.
Farke remains on shortlist
Daniel Farke is one of the leading candidates for the Leeds United head coach role, with the Telegraph reporting he is someone the Leeds board will take a close look at. The Whites have been linked with several big names following their relegation to the Championship and the decision not to extend Sam Allardyce's stay.
Former Norwich City boss Farke has been in the frame for several weeks, while the likes of Brendan Rodgers and Steven Gerrard appear to be heading elsewhere. Farke's managerial style has been likened to that of Elland Road favourite Marcelo Bielsa, and is currently available, having been sacked by Borussia Monchengladbach.
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Sampdoria deal step closer
Andrea Radrizzani has taken to Twitter to celebrate the start of a new chapter with Sampdoria. Radrizzani, who is in the process of selling Leeds United to 49ers Enterprises, has been finalising the takeover of Sampdoria for some time after striking a deal to purchase the club last month.
That saga has rumbled on with budgets needing to be approved in order for the Italian’s next venture to be officially rubber stamped. However, it seems the final hurdle has been cleared with reports in Italy claiming they have been passed through following a shareholders’ meeting.
The step means Sampdoria can now officially register as a Serie B club, following their relegation from the top flight, and the club can now begin to get ready for the new season under the ownership of Radrizzani and Matteo Manfredi. Without such approval there was a fear the Genoa-based outfit could miss the deadline to register and potentially miss out on a spot in the second tier entirely.
Board members at the club will now be demoted and the takeover is now considered a formality. Radrizzani has taken to social media, seemingly confirming the reports, with his first tweet about the club.
“Forza Samp,” he wrote alongside three heart emojis in the club’s blue, white and red colours. He then added: “ricominciAMO,” which roughly translated means ‘let’s start again.’
