Leeds United welcomed 49ers Enterprises when they purchased an initial stake in the football club in 2018, before they increased their investment to 37 per cent in 2021 as the company’s president, Paraag Marathe, became vice-chairman. While Andrea Radrizzani remains the majority shareholder, the 49ers could take more control of the Whites in the near future and now currently own 44%.
After showing their commitment to the club by agreeing to pay future instalments of the Georginio Rutter deal, it is understood that the 49ers have an option to complete a full takeover of Leeds by January 2024 - increasing the club’s net worth significantly. We take a look at how the 49ers net worth compares to that of the other owners in the Premier League ahead of a potential takeover.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are said to be on the radar of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Liverpool continue to be linked with a takeover after Fenway Sports decided to sell up.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are said to be on the radar of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Liverpool continue to be linked with a takeover after Fenway Sports decided to sell up.
![Fosun International, owned by Guo Guangchang, bought Wolves in 2016.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-1433611970.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Wolves - £5 billion
Fosun International, owned by Guo Guangchang, bought Wolves in 2016. | Getty Images
![West Ham’s ownership is split between David Sullivan, Daniel Kretinsky, Albert Smith and the late David Gold.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-530226958.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. West Ham - £4.6 billion
West Ham’s ownership is split between David Sullivan, Daniel Kretinsky, Albert Smith and the late David Gold. | Getty Images
![Tottenham are owned by ENIC, backed by the majority shareholder Joe Lewis and chairman Daniel Levy.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-1398698173.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. Tottenham Hotspur - £4.28 billion
Tottenham are owned by ENIC, backed by the majority shareholder Joe Lewis and chairman Daniel Levy. | Getty Images
![If the 49ers Enterprises were to complete a full takeover of Leeds United then they would become the 10th-richest owners in the division.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-961582912.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Leeds United - £4.25 billion
If the 49ers Enterprises were to complete a full takeover of Leeds United then they would become the 10th-richest owners in the division. | Getty Images
![The Glazer family are currently looking to sell the club after continued protests against their ownership. They have been in full control of the Red Devils since 2005.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-142933810.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
11. Manchester United - £3.6 billion
The Glazer family are currently looking to sell the club after continued protests against their ownership. They have been in full control of the Red Devils since 2005. | AFP via Getty Images
![Steve Parish, Joshua J. Harris, David S. Blitzer and John Textor are joint-owners at Selhurst Park.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-942999162.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
12. Crystal Palace - £3.36 billion
Steve Parish, Joshua J. Harris, David S. Blitzer and John Textor are joint-owners at Selhurst Park. | AFP via Getty Images