Tottenham on track for full takeover with deal expected in ‘3-4 months’ – Wyness
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has claimed minority investment at Tottenham could pave the way for a full takeover at the club.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – suggested a deal for 15% of Spurs could be complete in “three to four months”.
The Times have recently reported (27 July) that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is in talks to sell a minority stake in an agreement that could value the club at up to £3.75 billion.
Enic, an investment company fronted by Joe Lewis, currently owns 86.6 per cent of the club.
Ange Postecoglou’s side finished fifth last season and continue to spend big in the transfer market despite the search for new money.
Tottenham investment could pave the way for full takeover, says Wyness
Wyness claimed a minority partner could eventually take a controlling stake at Tottenham.
He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “Spurs have been talking to potential investors for a long time now, in the last five years it has stepped up.
“Many of the world’s biggest investors have had those conversations but nothing has come of it yet.
“I do believe that 15% of the club will go to someone very soon.
“Spurs will be very clever about which strategic partner they choose. They’ll want more than just the money – they want someone to bring something extra.
“The bottom line of the investment will be worth it, but Daniel will want top dollar – and that has been the downfall of this process in recent years.
“Another sticking point could be around potentially having the right to buy further shares in the future.
“We could see the next full owners of Tottenham coming in, initially as minority partners.
“It’s a great asset and I expect that 15% to go within the next three or four months.”
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