Tottenham appear to be on the verge of a significant transformation, with growing speculation about a potential takeover of the club.
However, the biggest talking point isn’t just the prospect of new ownership, but the possibility that Daniel Levy could remain in charge even after a sale is completed.
Qatari investors showing interest in Tottenham but Levy could stay
Former Sky Sports man Richard Keys reported yesterday that the Tottenham takeover by the Qatari investors is close to completion.
Journalist Dan Kilpatrick has now highlighted this situation on the Rule The Roost podcast, noting that Qatari investors have indeed shown concrete interest in purchasing Spurs.
What adds intrigue to the narrative is the claim that Levy is eager to retain his role as executive chairman, even if ENIC becomes a minority partner in the club’s future.
Kilpatrick admitted he hasn’t been able to verify these reports fully but acknowledged that the idea of Levy staying on post-takeover has been circulating for some time. He suggested this could create a curious dynamic for any incoming ownership group, as Levy has become a polarising figure among Spurs supporters. Kilpatrick stated:
Kilpatrick stated:
“There has been interest from Qatar. And I think it is fair to say that it’s kind of well-known and well talked about that Levy would kind of like to stay on in the event of ENIC becoming potentially a minority partner.
“You know, I haven’t written that because I haven’t kind of been able to double source it. But I don’t mind saying it because it’s been reported and yeah, it’s been rumoured for a while.
“I mean, in terms of my take on that, I find it very, very interesting because I think Levy does feel like, I hesitate to say the word toxic because it might be a bit strong, but you know, obviously there’s a lot of unrest towards him by supporters.
“So it would be, it’s almost hard to imagine that a company would buy Spurs and then say we want to keep this guy who’s a kind of lightning rod for frustrations in place.”
Levy’s tenure, which began in 2001, has undeniably shaped the modern identity of Tottenham Hotspur. Under his leadership, the club moved into a state-of-the-art stadium, built world-class training facilities, and established itself as one of the most financially stable football clubs in Europe. ENIC’s initial 27% stake in 2000 grew steadily over the years, culminating in the club’s private ownership by 2012 with an 85.55% holding.
Despite these commercial successes, Levy’s time at the top has been marred by Tottenham’s lack of trophies.
The lack of ambition to win silverware has left the Tottenham supporters frustrated. There is a mutual feeling among the fans that Levy needs to go. There was a massive protest planned against this club chairman after the United game as well, as fans expressed their anger towards the club chairman.
Potential Spurs takeover: New era or more of the same?
For many Spurs fans, the idea of fresh ownership brings the hope of a renewed focus on winning titles rather than just balancing the books. Yet, if Levy were to remain a central figure after a takeover, it might only prolong the sense of unrest among the supporters.
If Qatari investors or any other potential buyers proceed with a deal, a key question will be whether they back Levy to continue running the club or opt for a clean break with a fresh leadership approach.
For now, speculation continues, but one thing is certain—Tottenham’s future is at a crossroads, and the coming months could define the club’s direction for years to come.
