Leeds United fans have mixed opinion on reported Qatari investment interest

The Financial Times is reporting that Qatar Sports Investment is in talks to buy a stake in Leeds United this summer. The Qatari state-backed group is reportedly ‘seeking as much as a controlling stake’ in the West Yorkshire club.

Qatar Sports Investment, backed by the Qatari government, are the company responsible for the revival of Paris Saint-Germain. They have pumped incredible amounts of money into the Ligue 1 team in recent years – which has seen the likes of Neymar, Kyllian Mbappe and Zlatan Ibrahimovic head to the French capital.

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So it has obviously got some Leeds United fans excited. The prospect of attracting such sensational talent to Elland Road has many dreaming of a return to the Champions League if QSI got involved.

However, there are some caveats. Firstly, Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Phil Hay has stated that Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani is not currently interested in selling another stake in the club at this time.

Been up in Glasgow all day but have asked about this tonight. Interest from Qatar is real but message from Leeds end is that Radrizzani won’t be selling another stake at this stage:https://t.co/KfZ5ZgoSF4
— Phil Hay (@PhilHayYEP) May 25, 2019

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The report also states that any deal would be unlikely to go on player recruitment, owing to FFP regulations.

Then there is the moral conundrum to this potential buy-out. Many Leeds fans seem to be totally against the idea, suggesting the club could turn into a ‘plastic club’ with players joining simply for the money.

Whatever personal opinions are on the matter, it certainly has caused a stir on social media…

Sell up Radz
— LJM (@passittopablo) May 25, 2019

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Cheers sons crying
— Simon Walker (@sidddy9) May 25, 2019

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Half hour of getting excited , back to reality we have no money , it was a fun half hour
— Herbie (@Spenna11) May 25, 2019

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Let’s hope he has some money to spend then because to get out next year we need investment in this side and most importantly, our manager.
— Sam (@Snadd23) May 25, 2019

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Well that was an exciting 20mins cheers for ruining it Phil
— Paul.riches (@Paulriches14) May 25, 2019

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— Gaz Sowerby (@GazSowerby) May 25, 2019

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Love radz and thinks he’s done an amazing job to restore stability and hope back into the club. But for the clubs sake, if he really puts the club first then sell. He knows he’s not got the funds to pile money into transfers so do what’s best for Leeds United. #LUFC
— TheYoungPeacock (@young_peacock) May 25, 2019

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Quatari money is dirty. Fact. It ain’t worth that. I’d rather rot in the Championship.
— Chris Hardy (@LowfieldsLad77) May 25, 2019

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If Andrea doesn’t have the necessary funds, at this moment in time and, he wishes to see the Club in the Premier League, asap. It would make common sense to get the Qatari Group on board, to give us the financial clout, in transfer matters.
— David Beaumont (@davidglen23) May 25, 2019

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Wish he’d sell the whole lot. He’s holding the club back
— Eireleeds1 (@kevingaff) May 25, 2019

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Time to sell our souls lads, I’m done waiting… @CaptNorth @justwanderful @Goug4
— James/Jim Mason (@HeyJMason) May 25, 2019

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I hope this isn’t true. This isn’t us. #lufc
— SG. ?? (@sgallag90) May 25, 2019

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People wanting this to happen should have a think first. Putting aside the country’s appalling status I’d hate us to be turned into a plastic club with unlimited money and no soul. I want players who want to play for us not the ones who want the most money.
— PaulMak (@pmak27) May 25, 2019

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@andrearadri announce @neymarjr
— David Dymott?? (@DavidD_LUFC) May 25, 2019

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Leeds United fans have mixed opinion on reported Qatari investment interest