Tottenham in line for ‘ultra-wealthy’ investment following Daniel Levy exit
Tottenham’s recent investments and partnerships have set them up for investment from “ultra-wealthy” groups.
That is the view of football finance expert Dan Plumley, who told Football Insider exclusively that deals with the NFL and Formula One, plus their new stadium, make Spurs one of the most appealing investment opportunities in the Premier League.
Daniel Levy departed Tottenham at the beginning of September after 25 years as the club’s chairman.
Spurs have insisted that the club is not for sale [Tottenham], but speculation continues to dominate amid investment interest from NFL team owners.
Andrew Ashcroft increased his shareholding in Tottenham on Tuesday, 23 September, and with interest from high-net-worth groups and individuals, the current owners may be inclined to perform a U-turn on their current stance.
Daniel Levy exit may speed up Tottenham takeover
Speaking to Football Insider exclusively, Plumley explained that Tottenham‘s current deals with the NFL and Formula One make the club very appealing for investment.
The senior lecturer from Sheffield Hallam University also said that, despite the club’s statement, Spurs would invariably be the next big Premier League team to be sold.
Plumley explained: “But I do think that the ultra-wealthy, and we’re looking again at Qatar, will be very interested.
“We know there’s various other players that have been interested in the past, but the very richest people in the world that want to own a Premier League football club will be looking at Spurs.
“Especially when you consider the NFL deal, the F1 deal, and tie those in with the stadium et cetera.
“I just think that’s the next big club for sale, and people will naturally connect the dots here, and it might speed things up a little bit.
“Irrespective of his exit, that’s the next big Premier League club that we’ll see have a big takeover.”
Tottenham could agree part-takeover deal instead
Whilst the Lewis family seems keen on owning Spurs for the foreseeable future, Ashcroft’s increased shareholding suggests they could be willing to part ways with some, rather than all, of their shares in the club.
Finance expert Stefan Borson told Football Insider exclusively that it was possible that the Lewis family could reduce their shareholding in Tottenham from 70% down to 49%.
Man United‘s owners, the Glazer family, performed a similar sale in February 2024, allowing Jim Ratcliffe to buy 25% of the club whilst still retaining a majority shareholding.