Tottenham in ‘Active Conversations’ as Takeover Update Emerges
Tottenham Hotspur are the subject of active takeover discussions, but a deal does not appear imminent at the moment, according to journalist James Olley.
While rumours continue to swirl about a potential sale, Olley suggests it may be premature to expect anything forthcoming regarding Spurs’ change of ownership.
Investors from Qatar have been linked with an interest in purchasing the North London club this week, with reports claiming the takeover could be structured as a phased buyout.
One option reportedly under consideration would see executive chairman Daniel Levy retain his role at Spurs, even if Enic, which owns 86.91% of the club, becomes a minority shareholder.
Tottenham Takeover Talks ‘Active’
Ange Postecoglou’s future in doubt
Olley, speaking on ESPN, has revealed that a takeover at Tottenham could signal the end of Ange Postecoglou’s tenure, but there are currently no clear indications of who is in the running to purchase the club or the timeline for a potential deal
Postecoglou’s future has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks as Tottenham continue to struggle domestically.
The Lilywhites were knocked out of the Carabao Cup and FA Cup last week and currently sit 14th in the Premier League, having won just once in their last eight top-flight matches.
Even if they decide to part ways with Postecoglou, a managerial change is more likely in the summer, when some of their targets become available.
That includes Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, who is reportedly admired at Spurs following his impressive two seasons at the Vitality Stadium.
Former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon insists fans ‘don’t quite realise’ how deeply chairman Daniel Levy cares about the club.
Lennon’s defence as a number of fans gather for a planned protest to express their frustrations with Levy’s tenure.
The protest will take place before Tottenham’s crunch Premier League fixture against fellow Premier League strugglers Manchester United on Sunday, where a win for Ange Postecoglou’s side would see them leapfrog their 13th-placed rivals in the table.
Hundreds are expected to turn out for the demonstration having grown fed up with the club’s decline on the pitch under Levy’s watch.
Tottenham have not won a trophy in 17 years and have failed to finish in the top three since 2018.
The north London side also sit 14th in the table with 27 points, 16 off the Champions League places but, more worryingly, only 10 away from the relegation zone.
This is despite the club posting a revenue of £615million last season and charging the second-most expensive adult season ticket in Europe at £856.
Fans have previously vented their frustrations at Levy by writing ‘L£VY OUT’ on balloons, loudly chanting the phrase during matches as well as holding banners that read ‘Profit before glory’ and ‘To dare is too dear’, a play on words of their motto ‘to dare is to do’.
Many have come to the conclusion Levy cares only about the profit margins rather than the performances on the field.
However, Lennon believes the outside world is largely unaware of just how deeply Levy cares about the club.
