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.
![Evangelos Marinakis became the club’s owner in 2017 - seven years after he also bought Olympiacos.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-1418804394.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
13. Nottingham Forest - £3 billion
Evangelos Marinakis became the club’s owner in 2017 - seven years after he also bought Olympiacos. | Getty Images
![Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha became Leicester chairman in 2018 following the death of his father Vichai in a helicopter crash.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-1398160352.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
14. Leicester City - £3 billion
Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha became Leicester chairman in 2018 following the death of his father Vichai in a helicopter crash. | Getty Images
![John Henry and Tom Werner lead Fenway Sports Group, who are currently looking for investment into the club and could consider a full sale.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-105636654.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
15. Liverpool - £2.35 billion
John Henry and Tom Werner lead Fenway Sports Group, who are currently looking for investment into the club and could consider a full sale. | Getty Images
![Farhad Moshiri increased his shares in Everton to 94 per cent in 2016 and is currently the subject of numerous protests at Goodison Park.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-1195204940.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
16. Everton - £2 billion
Farhad Moshiri increased his shares in Everton to 94 per cent in 2016 and is currently the subject of numerous protests at Goodison Park. | Getty Images
![Tony Bloom took majority control of his hometown club in 2009.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-1136378578.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
17. Brighton - £1.3 billion
Tony Bloom took majority control of his hometown club in 2009. | Getty Images
![Bill Foley became the new owner of Bournemouth after completing his takeover in December. His consortium also includes actor Michael B Jordan.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-1431873916.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
18. AFC Bournemouth - £1.2 billion
Bill Foley became the new owner of Bournemouth after completing his takeover in December. His consortium also includes actor Michael B Jordan. | Getty Images