Leeds announced on Friday evening that 49ers Enterprises had reached an agreement with majority owner Andrea Radrizzani’s Aser Ventures for the purchase of the club. Leeds added that both parties were continuing to work through the details and that further updates would be provided soon.
But the Whites are heading for new ownership and the bookies have cast their verdict on how they think the Whites will fare upon their return to the country’s second tier in the 2022-23 campaign following the news.
Here, based on the very latest odds for the Championship title, is where Leeds are now predicted to finish and who the odds compilers think is going up and also down based on the prices for relegation.
1. 24th - Plymouth Argyle (relegated)
Odds for the title: 150-1. Odds for relegation: 7-4. Photo: Gareth Copley
2. 23rd - Rotherham United (relegated)
Odds for the title: 150-1. Odds for relegation: 15-8. Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. 22nd - Huddersfield Town (relegated)
Odds for the title: 80-1. Odds for relegation: 3-1. Photo: Naomi Baker
4. 21st - Queens Park Rangers
Odds for the title: 80-1. Odds for relegation: 7-2. Photo: Paul Harding
5. 20th - Birmingham City
Odds for the title: 66-1. Odds for relegation: 3-1. Photo: Matt McNulty
6. 19th - Cardiff City
Odds for the title: 50-1 (with five firms). Odds for relegation: 5-1. Photo: Ryan Hiscott