Tottenham could be on the brink of a major shake-up, with new reports indicating that a long-anticipated takeover may be closer than ever.
Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has stirred up speculation, suggesting that a deal to acquire Spurs from the ENIC Group might already be nearing completion.
Richard Keys: Tottenham takeover close to completion
In his latest blog, Keys mentioned that a reliable source had informed him over the weekend that a takeover agreement for Tottenham was “done” or at least very close to being finalised.
While the pundit expressed some scepticism about whether the deal had been officially finalizsd, he seemed confident that discussions were actively taking place behind closed doors.
Keys also offered a word of caution to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, warning him not to push too hard for a deal, as more attractive investment opportunities could tempt potential buyers toward other Premier League clubs.
Keys wrote:
“Oh – you’ll be interested to hear that I was in the company of someone this weekend that reckons a deal to buy Spurs is done. I don’t think it is, but I’m pretty sure conversations have been taking place.
“If so, I’d say this to Daniel Levy. Don’t play hard ball Daniel – you might regret it. I’m also hearing the owners of one of the top four clubs could be ready to sell. They’re arguably a better proposition for a buyer and would tempt a bid before Spurs.”
Tottenham has been under the ownership of ENIC International Ltd since 2001. The investment company, founded by British billionaire Joe Lewis, steadily built its majority stake in the club over the years, reaching 86.58% by 2022 after a series of incremental share acquisitions.
During Daniel Levy’s two-decade tenure as chairman, Spurs have experienced remarkable growth off the pitch. The club’s world-renowned stadium and cutting-edge training facilities stand as testaments to their financial strength and ambition.
Despite these commercial successes, Tottenham’s trophy cabinet has frustratingly remained empty, with their last major trophy dating back to 2008.
The lack of ambition to win silverware has left the Tottenham supporters frustrated with Levy. There was a massive protest planned against this club chairman after the United game as well as fans expressed their anger towards Levy.
For many fans, the possibility of new ownership will spark renewed optimism—not only for ongoing financial stability but also for a greater emphasis on achieving footballing success.
As the summer approaches, the spotlight will be firmly on North London to see if the takeover rumours materialise and what a new direction for Tottenham Hotspur could look like.
