How Leeds could line up in Premier League after Will Ferrell investment with Phillips returning and cult hero’s son

LEEDS UNITED could be bolstered by a series of new signings if they get promoted and have Will Ferrell backing them.

Daniel Farke’s side are currently preparing to face Norwich in the Championship play-off semi-final after missing out on second place to Ipswich.

However, Leeds fans received a boost when The Sun revealed that Hollywood star Ferrell has bought a “large” stake in the club after falling in love with English football.

The film legend pumped a “large” stake into US owners 49ers Enterprises.

Sources close to the Anchorman actor say he is now a proud Leeds supporter after falling in love with English football and he cannot wait to cheer them on at Elland Road.

That has now got Leeds fans dreaming about what signings could be brought in to bolster the squad if they manage to secure a return to promised land at Wembley on Sunday 26 May.

We have already revealed how Leeds were plotting to take Kalvin Phillips back to Elland Road if they clinched an immediate top-flight return.

Phillips spent 12 years at his hometown club before a £42m switch to Manchester City in 2022, a dream move that became a nightmare.

He spent 18 months on the bench before being loaned to West Ham in January, where he has endured some miserable displays.

Now Leeds want to offer the 28-year-old a chance to rebuild his career and reckon City would do business for around £30m to get him off the books.

He is not the only former favourite that could return amid reports Barcelona “could sacrifice” Raphinha in order to bolster their transfer kitty.

The 27-year-old enjoyed a great two seasons at Elland Road from 2020 and his form led to an international call-up.

The winger has been in good form of late but he has been linked with an exit for months, and with