Leeds United to hold talks with council over development of new training ground

Following the approval of a recommendation, Leeds City Council is set to enter into formal discussions with Leeds United about the development of a brand new club training ground in the city.This follows a report submitted to the council’s executive board, which proposed that talks be held between both parties regarding the club’s official training facilities being relocated to the currently vacant Matthew Murray High School site in south Leeds.Also supported by the executive board was a recommendation that further investigations be undertaken regarding the creation of a new ‘Community Sports Village’ at Elland Road’s Fullerton Park site.If a decision is taken subsequently to move forward with these plans, it is proposed that both facilities would, subject to planning permission, open by 2020.