LEEDS United have scotched reports linking them with a takeover by a Canadian sports firm.

Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, who own various sports clubs in Canada, are rumoured to be in talks with Leeds over a potential investment at Elland Road.

But the Yorkshire club, who on Sunday were condemned to another season in League One after losing the play-off final to Doncaster, have moved to deny the reports.

A statement from the club said: "The club would like to reiterate that the story is completely untrue and no talks have ever taken place."