Tycoons bidding for Chelsea could now buy Tottenham instead after ‘definite talks’ held – expert
Tycoons who fail in their buy to buy Chelsea could take over Tottenham Hotspur instead in what would be a sensational move.
That is according to Spurs insider John Wenham, who regularly breaks news about the club on his Lilywhite Rose social media channels.
Roman Abramovich revealed he would listen to offers for Chelsea via a club statement on 2 March.
Since that announcement, several parties have come forward expressing an interest in purchasing the club.
More names have emerged since Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government on Thursday (10 March) such as billionaire Chelsea fan Nick Candy.
Wenham insists “definite conversations” will take place about investing in Tottenham rather than Chelsea.
“It is a realistic opportunity to buy Tottenham,” Wenham told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“It’s not just a takeover at Tottenham. If they want to invest in English football, you can get the rights to the stadium name.
“I just think there will be definite conversations and talks between these guys and intermediaries whereby that is proposed.
“It would be crazy not to when so many people with so much money are showing an interest in English football with Chelsea.
“Tottenham need to make themselves the alternative because only one of these groups can buy Chelsea.”
A Spurs source has told Football Insider that the board have made it clear in extensive discussions with potential naming rights partners they are holding out for a deal worth £25m-a-year.
Tottenham announced a mammoth £84m loss after tax in their most recent set of financial results and regard a naming rights sponsor as a vast new potential revenue stream.
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