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Report: QSI considered Roma, feel Leeds United deal easier

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QSI are reportedly considering a move to buy Leeds United.

A general view of Elland Road during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Fulham at Elland Road on December 13, 2014 in Leeds, England.

Leeds United fans are waiting anxiously for news of developments regarding a potential takeover.

According to the New York Times, Qatar Sports Investment (QSI), owners of Paris Saint-Germain, are holding talks with Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani.

The proposals are for investment, with a full scale takeover coming later on, potentially a year away.

French outlet RMC Sport report that QSI considered investing in Italian side Roma too.

The report stated that either Italy or England appealed to QSI in terms of their plans to expand, but Leeds are a more feasible option.

General views of Elland Road before the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Aston Villa at Elland Road on December 03, 2016 in Leeds, England.

Roma owner James Palotta is not believing to be willing to sell, whereas Andrea Radrizzani is open to talks.

Leeds would not come into conflict with PSG either in sporting terms at present, whereas Roma and PSG could potentially play each other in the Champions League or Europa League.

This has reportedly influenced the group’s decision to push ahead and focus on Leeds.

The word 'believe' is spelt out inside Elland Road with pieces of paper during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road on March 30, 2019 in Leeds,...