Leeds United

Leeds United

http://www.leedsunited.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/leedsunited

Leeds United is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1919, the company employs approximately 550 individuals and reported $180.7M in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in spectator sports as a professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire in England. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of the English football league system, and plays its home matches at Elland Road.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1919

Headcount

882

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On September 11, 2026, Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans explained the club's summer transfer window decisions, including the failure to sign a striker due to "no desire" and addressing missed targets such as Shea Charles. This clarification followed his earlier admission on the same day regarding a major club decision during the summer transfer window, which saw the Whites sign seven new players to improve a squad that finished 14th in the Premier League. Also on September 11, reports indicated Leeds United is tracking 18-year-old New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall, a promising MLS attacking prospect, as the 49ers weigh a future move. Previously, on September 9, former Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani admitted that selling the club after their 2023 relegation was a business mistake. Radrizzani, who owned the club from 2017 to 2023 after initially purchasing a 50% stake in January 2017 and the remaining 50% in May of the same year, stated at the SportsPro investment summit that he sold "at the lowest" point due to feeling overwhelmed by the drop into the Championship.

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Leeds United offers 4 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Leeds United's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.

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Leeds United's revenues were less than $250M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Leeds United's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is tV rights. For full access to Leeds United's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Sep

15th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Louie Philpott signs first professional contract

Leeds United are pleased to announce defender Louie Philpott has put pen-to-paper on a first professional contract with the club. The left-back has signed a two-year deal which will see him continue his development within the Academy at Thorp Arch until 2028.

Sep

14th

2026

12:29

B2B Tag, Facility Expansion

How much Elland Road expansion will cost Leeds United as 53,000 plan progresses

Leeds United's Elland Road redevelopment is well under way, with piling work around the North Stand progressing as the club works towards a very different-looking home ground in the coming years. The foundations have dominated the headlines so far, but attention is now turning towards the finances behind the project and just how much 49ers Enterprises will ultimately have to spend to get Elland Road over the line.

Football Ground Guide

Sep

14th

2026

07:24

What Newcastle chiefs think of James Trafford rejecting them for Leeds United – The Athletic

James Trafford will be in goal tonight at Elland Road, but after years of links tyo Newcastle United, he’ll instead be starting for Leeds United. The Whites enjoyed a very strong and ambitious summer transfer window.

Sep

14th

2026

06:25

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Absurd financial demands for Leeds United transfer target revealed – 49ers enjoy narrow escape: View

Leeds United made seven signings over the course of the summer transfer window. Two of these deals came on deadline day when Melvin Bard and Jean-Matteo Bahoya were signed. Bard was brought in to be cover for Gabriel Gudmundsson.

Sep

13th

2026

06:30

Read the full Q&A with the media from managing director Robbie Evans

Leeds United's managing director Robbie Evans spent time talking with the media this week. Following the conclusion of the summer transfer window, plenty of topics were discussed, along with other matters both on and off the pitch.

Sep

13th

2026

06:30

BBC journalist confirms major Leeds United development as key decision nears: “It will happen”

Leeds United are focused on preparing for a big Premier League game under the lights on Monday when they host Newcastle United at Elland Road. The Whites are unbeaten in the Premier League after three games and will hope to keep that run going against a Newcastle side who have a good recent record against Leeds.

The Leeds Press

Sep

12th

2026

06:02

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Farke and Leeds aligned over contract discussions

Leeds United and Daniel Farke are "on the same page" when it comes to discussions over a new contract. That is the view of Leeds managing director Robbie Evans, who has confirmed talks are under way.

Sep

11th

2026

09:40

Leeds United’s failure to sign a striker this summer explained by club chief: ”There was no desire…”

Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans has been speaking to the media about the club’s transfer window. The club chief also spoke about key issues and targets the club missed out on. Evans spoke about what happened in the pursuit of Shea Charles.

The Leeds Press

Sep

11th

2026

07:20

Report: Leeds United interested in move for 18

Leeds United Tracking Julian Hall as 49ers Weigh Future Move for New York Red Bulls Talent Leeds United are understood to be among the clubs keeping a close eye on New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall, with the 18-year-old continuing to build a reputation as one of the most exciting young attacking prospects in MLS.

Sep

11th

2026

06:30

Leeds United MD makes brutally honest transfer window admission: “We had no desire…”

Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans has lifted the lid on one of the biggest decisions the club made in the summer transfer window that left fans baffled. The Whites signed seven new players to improve a squad that finished 14th in the Premier League table and comfortably avoided relegation from the top flight.

The Leeds Press

Sep

9th

2026

06:30

Capital Investment, B2B Tag, Investments

£305m Leeds United Sale Mistake Sparks Fresh Admission

Former Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has admitted that selling the club after their 2023 relegation was a business mistake. Speaking at the SportsPro investment summit, he said he sold “at the lowest” after feeling overwhelmed by the drop into the Championship.

The 4th Official

Sep

8th

2026

14:30

“Too soon…” – Andrea Radrizzani makes surprising Leeds United admission

Former Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani was involved with the club from 2017 until 2023. He initially purchased a 50% stake in the club from Massimo Cellino in January of 2017. Then, he bought the remaining 50% that same May.

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