Multi-millionaire businessman Sheikh Samir Mirdad is heading up a Dubai-based consortium interested in taking over Leeds United.

Sheikh Mirdad, chairman of the Dubai-based Linx Group of Companies, plans to talk to Leeds chairman Ken Bates about his plans for the club which was put into administration before the final game of the Championship season.

He told the Daily Star Sunday: "Leeds United is a prestigious club that has, in the recent past, suffered setbacks. My vision is to bring the club back to its former glory.

"The club has a huge fanbase and because of the history and the desire of the people of Leeds to see Leeds United back in top-flight football we think this may be the ideal challenge for us.

"I am very passionate about football and I want to help a lot of other people who share this passion. My intentions should follow the vision that would be shared between me, Mr Bates and the people of Leeds. There is a lot of potential for the club."

When Bates put Leeds into administration the appointed administrators KPMG immediately agreed to sell the club back to a new company headed up by Bates.

Bates' deal, along with a bid from local businessman Simon Morris, will be discussed at a June 1 creditors meeting.

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