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A controversial Iraqi billionaire is preparing to buy the ailing Leeds United football club in an attempt to restore it to its former glory.
Nadhmi Auchi, a British-based businessman with a fortune claimed to be worth £1.3 billion, is drawing up detailed plans to take control of the debt-ridden club. He hopes to move it to a purpose-built stadium, redeveloping the current Elland Road ground to pump millions into the Coca-Cola Championship side.
Yesterday, sources close to Auchi confirmed he was interested in buying the club. One said: “This is one of the most important clubs in the country and Auchi believes he can help the supporters and the local community but still make a profit. Everything now depends on the price.”
A former Ba’ath party member whose brothers were killed by Saddam Hussein’s regime, Auchi left Iraq in the late 1970s to settle in London. He is one of Britain’s wealthiest and best connected citizens, yet maintains a low profile.
Lord Lamont, a former Tory chancellor, sits on the board of Auchi’s holding company and the billionaire hosts regular dinners attended by royals, Middle Eastern leaders and MPs. He has also bought tables at Labour fundraising dinners.
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The Club can confirm that no such negotiations to buy the Club have taken place with Mr Auchi.
\"The board of directors at Leeds United are frustrated that another takeover-based story has appeared in the media without foundation, which only creates uncertainty at a time when they are working to establish a solid foundation for future success at the club.
\"As has been previously stated, the club is committed to staying at Elland Road and will continue to examine all opportunities open to them, both in terms of developing the site at Elland Road, around the football stadium, or any investment interest.
\"The board remain committed to taking the club forward.\"
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A controversial Iraqi billionaire is preparing to buy the ailing Leeds United football club in an attempt to restore it to its former glory.
Nadhmi Auchi, a British-based businessman with a fortune claimed to be worth £1.3 billion, is drawing up detailed plans to take control of the debt-ridden club. He hopes to move it to a purpose-built stadium, redeveloping the current Elland Road ground to pump millions into the Coca-Cola Championship side.
Yesterday, sources close to Auchi confirmed he was interested in buying the club. One said: “This is one of the most important clubs in the country and Auchi believes he can help the supporters and the local community but still make a profit. Everything now depends on the price.”
A former Ba’ath party member whose brothers were killed by Saddam Hussein’s regime, Auchi left Iraq in the late 1970s to settle in London. He is one of Britain’s wealthiest and best connected citizens, yet maintains a low profile.
Lord Lamont, a former Tory chancellor, sits on the board of Auchi’s holding company and the billionaire hosts regular dinners attended by royals, Middle Eastern leaders and MPs. He has also bought tables at Labour fundraising dinners.
Ja naa....
The Club can confirm that no such negotiations to buy the Club have taken place with Mr Auchi.
\"The board of directors at Leeds United are frustrated that another takeover-based story has appeared in the media without foundation, which only creates uncertainty at a time when they are working to establish a solid foundation for future success at the club.
\"As has been previously stated, the club is committed to staying at Elland Road and will continue to examine all opportunities open to them, both in terms of developing the site at Elland Road, around the football stadium, or any investment interest.
\"The board remain committed to taking the club forward.\"
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