The make-up of Leeds United's hierarchy ahead of 49ers Enterprises' full takeover will become clearer early next season, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Andrea Radrizzani purchased a 50 per cent stake in the Whites in January 2017 and bought out co-owner Massimo Cellino later that year, but the Premier League club is set to change hands in the not-too-distant future.

What's the latest news involving Leeds' ownership?

It was revealed by The Athletic last December that the financial arm of the San Francisco 49ers, the NFL franchise, have a deal in place to buy Leeds for in excess of £400million.

The report suggests the Yorkshire giants will be under new ownership within the next two years as 49ers Enterprises are set to take 100 per cent control by January 2024.

Paraag Marathe - the group’s president - was installed as Leeds' vice-chairman after 49ers Enterprises' stake increased to 37 per cent close to 14 months ago, so their influence is already being felt behind-the-scenes at Elland Road.

The United States-based group's link-up with Leeds got underway with 49ers Enterprises becoming minority shareholders in May 2018.

They have not looked back since and ahead of becoming the sole owners of Leeds, 49ers Enterprises upped their number of shares to 44 per cent following negotiations last November, meaning current chairman Radrizzani controls 56 per cent of the Whites' assets as things stand.

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What has Dean Jones said about the situation?

Jones believes it is only a matter of months before it becomes clear what 49ers Enterprises are hoping to achieve at Elland Road.

The transfer insider, who has been following developments closely, feels the San Francisco 49ers-affiliated group's plans away from the pitch will be thrust into the limelight in October.

That would be up to 14 months prior to 49ers Enterprises taking full control of the Yorkshire outfit.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: "I think that around October time we'll get a better idea of what Leeds are going to look like at the very top level."

Are there likely to be any high-profile departures at boardroom level?

Insider sources have told LeedsRadar that chief executive Angus Kinnear is set to walk away from the club by resigning at the end of the season.

Kinnear, who was previously in a key boardroom role at West Ham United, has been with the Whites for close to five years.

However, if Kinnear were to quit, it would come as a major blow to 49ers Enterprises as The Athletic correspondent Phil Hay has previously revealed the group wants to keep the chief executive on board.