Dorigo was part of the United side who lifted the club’s last top-flight title thirty years ago in 1992 and has since retained his association with the club, acting as co-commentator for LUTV as the Whites confirmed their return to the Premier League in 2020 after a lengthy spell in the lower divisions.
Following Leeds’ brush with relegation this season, Dorigo has explained how the club’s history affects its present.
“If you’re talking about fans and potential, then we absolutely have the ability to be a massive club,” Dorigo said.
“I can’t stress enough that being outside of the top league for 16 years has put us so far behind in lots of ways.
“The ownership will want to be bigger and better, we’re on that journey, but it’s always a knife’s edge - how much you invest in things like the stadium versus making sure we have a team out there worthy of Premier League status.
“We saw how close we came to losing it last season.”
Check out the latest Premier League transfer speculation below...
1. Update on Mane saga
Sadio Mane has not told Liverpool he wants to leave amid links with a move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, but the German club are still confident that they can complete a deal for the forward for around £42m. (Sky Germany)
2. Villa lead Mee race
Aston Villa and Everton ‘lead the way’ in the race to sign Burnley defender Ben Mee. (Mirror)
3. Albion plot Udogie raid
Brighton are keeping tabs on left-back Destiny Udogie as they look to replace Manchester City-linked Marc Cucurella if he leaves. The defender has been on loan with Udinese from Hellas Verona this season, who are keen to keep him, and talks are said to be on regarding his future. (Gianluigi Longari)
4. Toffees and Toon lead Tarkowski race
Everton and Newcastle United are the ‘most likely’ destinations for out-of-contract Burnley defender James Tarkowski. (Mirror)
5. Gunners ‘convinced’ of Tielemans deal
Arsenal are ‘convinced’ that they can complete a ‘bargain’ £25m deal for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans this summer. (Mirror)
6. BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Ben Brereton Diaz of Blackburn Rovers celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between AFC Bournemouth and Blackburn Rovers at Vitality Stadium on December 11, 2021 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Blackburn Rovers are looking to cash in on striker Ben Brereton Diaz this summer, with Leeds United, Brighton, Nottingham Forest, and Wolves all in the running to sign him. (TEAMtalk)