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.
7. 18th - Bristol City
Odds for the title: 50-1 (with three firms). Odds for relegation: 5-1. Photo: Alex Burstow
8. 17th - Hull City
Odds for the title: 40-1. Odds for relegation: 11-2. Photo: George Wood
9. 16th - Preston North End
Odds for the title: 40-1. Odds for relegation: 13-2. Photo: Lewis Storey
10. 15th - Swansea City
Odds for the title: 40-1. Odds for relegation: 7-1. Photo: Michael Steele
11. 14th - Sheffield Wednesday
Odds for the title: 33-1. Odds for relegation: 13-2. Photo: Catherine Ivill
12. 13th - Blackburn Rovers
Odds for the title: 33-1. Odds for relegation: 11-1. Photo: Jan Kruger