Report: Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani linked with shock saviour deal

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has been linked with bailing out Serie B side Bari.

Leeds United FC owner Andrea Radrizzani (L) accompanied by Myanmar Football Federation Chairman Zaw Zaw (R) and team members visits Yangon's landmark Buddhist Shwedagon pagoda on May 9,...

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has been linked with a surprise deal to invest in Italian side Bari.

Italian news agency ANSA report Radrizzani has been contacted by the leaders of Bari in an attempt to raise funds.

Bari must raise 3 million Euros by 6pm on Monday to finalise their registration to compete in Serie B next season.

Radrizzani bought Leeds in 2017 from Massimo Cellino.

Bari currently face an uncertain future for next season and Radrizzani would be hailed as a hero by Bari fans if he wer to become their saviour.

Andrea Radrizzani, Owner of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Leeds United at Ashton Gate on October 21, 2017 in Bristol, England.

It would be the first time Radrizzani has invested into an Italian football club.

Former Leeds owner Massimo Cellino is the current owner of Serie B side Brescia.

A move would confuse Leeds fans, who would prefer Radrizzani concentrates on investing cash into their club instead.

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani looks on before the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Leeds United at iPro Stadium on February 21, 2018 in Derby, England.

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Report: Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani linked with shock saviour deal