JUST IN:  A new chapter in the story of the takeover of Leeds United has emerged. With a pledge to pay €150 billion, UK billionaires have revived their offer for the team.

Leeds will officially be able to start signing players from Friday onwards and it certainly promises to be a busy window of both incomings and outgoings at Elland Road

Leeds did not sign a single player until the third week of July last summer and

has already confirmed they do not want a repeat of such a slow start to the window.

Ultimately, it ended up proving costly in Leeds’ promotion hopes and with the pressure on to go one better, Marathe has been bullish in his insistence they will have a strong squad.

Hay shares update on Leeds’ Joe Rodon pursu

Leeds have been linked with a couple of potential signings so far, with Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist reported to be a loan target.

Fulham attacker Bobby De Cordova-Reid, who is set to be out of contract this month, is also said to be on Leeds’ radar.

Rodon extended his contract at Tottenham until 2025 earlier this week which could open the door for another potential loan deal. Leeds have told the Welshman they want him back.

“Financially with Rodon, it suits more to be able to do him on loan if you can. I don’t know what Rodon’s options would be but he seemed very happy here and it has been one of his best seasons in terms of his own performances. It would make sense.”

What Rodon has said about returning to Leeds

Rodon was asked about the chances of him joining Leeds in the week leading up to the play-off final, and he certainly left the door open for it to happen.

The Wales international says Leeds has now become a ‘second home’ for him, but at the same time, he does have aspirations of playing at the highest level.