Qatari investors eye Tottenham takeover but Daniel Levy decision could be a sticking point | OneFootball

Qatari investors are considering acquiring a stake in Tottenham Hotspur. However, according to The Guardian, they want to offer Daniel Levy a long-term contract to remain at the helm.

Levy is not the most fancied man in North London, with Spurs fans repeatedly calling for him to leave the club. Unfortunately, the potential buyers believe his expertise is crucial to the club’s stability.

Per The Guardian, the proposed deal could be a phased buy-out, wherein Tottenham’s current majority shareholder, Enic, retains a minority stake.

They might allow Levy to continue as executive chairman under a management contract, even if Enic’s influence wanes.

Levy has been synonymous with Spurs in the modern era since Enic first invested in the club in 2001. The British businessman has overseen the transformation of Tottenham into a financial powerhouse.

Tottenham now rake in £500 million in annual revenue, and their state-of-the-art stadium is regarded as one of the best in the world.

However, on-pitch success has failed to match the off-field progress, leading to frustration among supporters. Spurs have not won a trophy since 2008 when they clinched the EFL Cup.

Tottenham currently sit 14th on the Premier League table, having crashed out of the domestic cups. Calls for Levy to step aside reached an all-time high during the FA Cup exit at Aston Villa on Sunday.

Levy might be unpopular among Tottenham fans, but his ability to drive financial growth has made him an attractive figure for investors. This could prove a sticking point.

Tottenham have been actively seeking external funding, with Levy admitting last year that fresh investment was necessary to strengthen the club’s financial base.

The Rothschild financial group has been advising Spurs on potential deals, but no formal takeover negotiations are underway.

Levy cannot stay on at Tottenham

Levy is one of the problems currently eating Tottenham, and the potential new owners need to get rid of him or risk wasting their investment.

Take Man United, for example. New owners INEOS let the Glazer family stay on while they handled the sporting side, but not much has changed in their fortunes.

The fans are tired of Levy and his lack of ambition on the field. Tottenham fans want to see their team compete for and win big titles. There is no evidence that Levy staying on pushes the club towards that goal. Out the door we say!