Tottenham takeover is imminent after Daniel Levy reveal – ‘something big is coming’, says Wyness
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has revealed discussions involving him and investment groups about buying a minority stake in Tottenham.
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 “something big is coming” in the summer.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy confirmed via a statement in the club’s 2022-23 accounts that talks have been held with investors.
Spurs are currently 87% owned by Enic – who are headed by Joe Lewis – while Levy also owns a minority share in the company.
‘Something big is coming this summer’, says Wyness on Tottenham takeover
The London club recently posted a club-record revenue of £550million including a record-breaking matchday income of £117million – making them a very attractive proposition for investors.
Wyness told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “I’ve been involved in discussions with several groups who have a genuine interest in trying to get minority ownership at Spurs.
“But most groups want a view to buying a majority stake in the club.
“Some of the biggest names in the world of finance have been involved in the discussions.
“Rothschilds are the advisors for Spurs, and they’ve had a share on the market for years now – but no one has quite been able to find an agreement yet.
“The problems which Joe Lewis, the main owner, has had may lead him to be a bit keener to find a solution.
“I’m sensing something big is coming up in the summer – when this deal for a minority stake could get much closer.
“I think Joe Lewis may have lost a bit of motivation and appetite, and even Levy is looking towards the future now.
“They’re doing so after showing such great numbers.
“There’s a big vision to redevelop assets in a great area, so if there’s someone there to work with them – it would be great.”
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