In news that will bring yet more Christmas cheer to Leeds United fans, the club has announced that it has “struck an agreement over future investment” with fan group Leeds Fans Utd.

Leeds Fans Utd was formed in 2015 and the agreement with Leeds United sees them receive a number of “special shares” in the club in return “for an injection of cash.”

This news was confirmed by Leeds United in an official statement published on the club website. The statement, in full, reads as follows:

Leeds United are pleased to announce that following a period of constructive dialogue with the supporter investment group Leeds Fans Utd, the two parties have agreed Heads of Terms on introducing supporter investment into the Club. The aim of the investment will be to help fund plans to build a new training facility and sports village at Elland Road. The investment will secure a new special class of shares ensuring that supporters who commit will have a voice in key heritage decisions. More information will be released in the new year.

As Phil Hay mentions in his article, linked at the head of this article, the Whites are wanting to relocate from the current training ground at Thorp Arch to a purpose-built facility on the site of the old Matthew Murray High School in the Holbeck area.

This move has met with a secured initial approval from Leeds City Council, and it is something that Andrea Radrizzani is wanting to push forward with.

However, beyond what Leeds United have said about Leeds Fans United investment helping “to fund plans to build a new training facility and sports village at Elland Road”, fans will have to wait until the New Year for further details.