Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani was in Italy on Monday to try and complete a takeover of Sampdoria – a sign that he could be willing to sell the Elland Road club regardless of relegation.
Radrizzani is part of asset management fund Gestio Capital, who have lodged a bid to save Sampdoria from financial oblivion after they were relegated from Serie A.
The Italian media mogul was seen arriving at the crisis club’s training ground in Genoa on Sunday and answered ‘Let’s hope, fingers crossed’ when asked by local reporters if he was going to buy them.