Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) have entered talks to buy a stake in Leeds, which could see the Gulf State become involved in English football for the first time.

As reported by the Financial Times, QSI have been in talks with Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani and the Championship club in recent months.

A source close to the negotiations told the Financial Times that Leeds, who missed out on promotion to the Premier League, are holding talks with at least six possible investors, one of which is QSI.

Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), who own Paris Saint-Germain, have entered talks with Leeds

QSI, who are backed by the Qatari government, are led by Nasser Al-Khelaifi, and control Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.

In per capita terms Qatar is the richest country in the world, and has become increasingly involved in sport of late.

A spokesman for QSI told the Financial Times that the UK market is top of its list as they look for new opportunities.

QSI have been in talks with Leeds owner Andrea Radrizanni in recent months

The Financial Times indicate that, should the sale go ahead, any money raised wouldn't go towards signing new players for Leeds as such an act would breach FFP regulations.

However, Radrizzani could use some of the money to buy another European club and establish a network of clubs, similar to what the owners of Manchester City and Watford have done.

Such a method would make it easier for Leeds to sign new players without breaching FFP rules.

Sportsmail has contacted Leeds for comment.