BBC

Former Tottenham Hotspur executive chairman Daniel Levy has sold a 24.99% stake in the club's parent company Enic to Eight Sports Capital, the sports investment group has claimed.

The move would leave Levy with a 4.89% stake in Enic.

He stepped down in September 2025 after 24 years in the role following a restructuring triggered by the club's ultimate owners, the Lewis Family Trust.

Eight Sports Capital Ltd is a sports investment company owned by Triller, an American entertainment and technology company that is owned by Wing-Fai Ng and Richard Tsai.

Eight Sports Capital's chief executive is American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick, who headed up a consortium that said it was prepared to buy the club last September.

At the time, Tottenham "unequivocally rejected" the informal expression of interest.

There have been no details on the price Eight Sports Capital have apparently paid for their stake, although on 26 September, BBC Sport reported the club was valued at just under the £4.25bn Clearlake Capital paid for Chelsea in 2022, which would value a near 25% stake at close to £1bn.

"We are delighted to have signed this agreement to acquire a significant stake in Enic. We look forward to working with the club's shareholders, management, staff, players and fans to support Tottenham Hotspur's continued growth and success," said a spokesperson for Eight Sports Capital.

Earick is described as an engineer, founder and serial technology entrepreneur who has raised more than $25bn (£18.65bn) from family offices, sovereign wealth funds and leading institutions worldwide. He is also a lifelong Tottenham fan.

Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Earick worked as an engineer at NASA Ames Research Center, contributing to small spacecraft and satellite technology.

Until his abrupt exit, Levy had been the public face of Tottenham for almost a quarter of a century.

He was credited with inspiring Tottenham's state-of-the-art training ground and magnificent 62,850-capacity stadium, the second biggest club ground in England behind Old Trafford, which was opened in 2019 and also hosts annual NFL games on an artificial surface that is kept underneath the grass pitch.

Former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has ruled out a return to football management before next season, telling BBC Sport "this summer is not the right time".

The Dane was sacked by Spurs midway through last season, despite only being appointed last June.

Frank, who previously managed Brentford, has been linked with a number of roles since leaving the London club in February.

The 52-year-old featured on Crystal Palace's shortlist to replace Oliver Glasner and has also been connected to the vacancy at Fulham.

In a statement, Frank said he has had opportunities to return to work since leaving Tottenham but revealed his intention not to step back into the dugout this summer.

Frank, who is part of BBC Sport's World Cup punditry team, also spoke of his nine months in charge at Tottenham and insisted the club has a "bright future" despite two consecutive 17th-placed finishes.

The statement read: "I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has reached out over the past few months. Your support and encouragement have been greatly appreciated.

"Leaving Tottenham has given me the chance to step back and reflect on my journey so far. Football management is a profession that demands complete commitment every single day, and periods like this are a rare opportunity to assess, learn and gain a fresh perspective.

"From the outside, it may have looked like a time of many challenges at Tottenham when results were not what we wanted. From within, however, it becomes clear why the club is so special - full of talented people who work tirelessly every day. I have no doubt Tottenham has a bright future.

"Football remains a huge part of who I am, and I have chosen to use this time productively. Over the coming months, besides spending time with family and friends, I will continue studying, observing and learning from other leaders both within sport and beyond it.

"I am also looking forward to covering the World Cup for Danish television and the BBC, as well as experiencing the Tour de France. Time away from the touchline is allowing me to broaden my perspective and gather insights that I look forward to bringing into my next challenge.

"There have been conversations and opportunities since leaving Spurs, but I have decided not to rush into the next role. For me, this summer is not the right time to go back into management.

"When the time is right, I will look forward to my return as a manager, ready to embrace the job with great energy and dedication."

Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto de Zerbi has said Spurs have signed a "proven winner" as Andy Robertson's free transfer from Liverpool was confirmed.

The 32-year-old, who will captain Scotland at the upcoming World Cup, will join Spurs officially on 1 July when his Liverpool contract expires.

He won numerous honours during his nine years at Anfield, including the Champions League, two Premier League titles and the Fifa Club World Cup, and will join a Tottenham side that narrowly avoided relegation in the final weeks of the Premier League season.

De Zerbi said: "Andy is someone I've admired for a number of years and he will bring outstanding technical qualities, experience, leadership and mentality to our team.

"He is a proven winner at the highest level over a long period and is someone who can be a big player for us, both on and off the pitch.

"I can't wait to start working with him and seeing the positive impact he will have on everyone around him."

In a video message to fans posted on Spurs' X account, left-back Robertson said: "I cannot wait to play for you guys, I cannot wait to meet you guys, I cannot wait to play in the stadium for the first time in front of you and I'm already looking forward to next season."

Tottenham have signed Scotland captain Andy Robertson on a free transfer following his departure from Liverpool.

The 32-year-old left-back, who had already announced he would leave the Reds when his contract expired this summer, will become a Spurs player on 1 July.

Tottenham, then managed by Thomas Frank, targeted Robertson during the January transfer window.

A deal was agreed between the two clubs, only for Liverpool to pull out when they were unable to recall Kostas Tsimikas from his loan at Roma.

Spurs secured Premier League survival on the final day of the season by beating Everton under new manager Roberto de Zerbi.

"Andy is someone I've admired for a number of years and he will bring outstanding technical qualities, experience, leadership and mentality to our team," said De Zerbi.

"He is a proven winner at the highest level over a long period and is someone who can be a big player for us, both on and off the pitch."

After joining Liverpool from Hull City in 2017, Robertson played 378 times for the club and won two Premier League titles and the Champions League.

He also won the League Cup twice as well as the FA Cup, and will add to his 92 caps for Scotland when he leads his country at this summer's World Cup.

Tottenham's sporting director Johan Lange said: "His quality, character and leadership have been evident throughout a career in which he has regularly competed for - and won - major honours.

"Andy's professionalism and commitment will also be invaluable to the development of our squad, and he shares our ambition and determination to bring success back to the club."

We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Tottenham before the new campaign and why.

Here are some of your comments:

Steve: We need a top-quality centre forward... for a change. Disappointingly, Solanke hasn't made the grade.

Phil: The big one for me is a player. It has to be the position of goalkeeper. Tottenham need a world-class goalkeeper to strengthen the defence. Unfortunately last season the number one Vicario was nowhere near the required standard, nervous on crosses and corners. Terrible with the ball at his feet and much too prone to making silly mistakes. He alone must have cost the team at least 10 points last season. Not sure whether Kinsky is the answer but huge credit goes to him for coming back and helping the club stay in the Premier League after the terrible time he had in the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.

Robert: The two major issues De Zerbi needs to solve are the weak player mentality and the crippling injury list that has plagued the squad for the past two seasons.

Colin: If everybody stays fit I think we have a competitive team for next year, the new manager seems to be switched on with how to get the best out of the players. We need a world-class striker to complete the team, we've never come close to replacing Kane. Richarlison and Solanke are not the answer.

Robin: We need Harry Kane back. Not only on the field but just around the club. Same with Son. Both are amazing influences on the club and the fans and team mates. But in reality we need a real goalscorer. Not an occasional one, which is all we have. Sad.

Richard: Two players that can score 20-plus goals in a season.

Jan Paul van Hecke: Brighton & Hove Albion expect second Tottenham Hotspur bid  BBC

We use cookies and data to

Deliver and maintain Google services

Track outages and protect against spam, fraud, and abuse

Measure audience engagement and site statistics to understand how our services are used and enhance the quality of those services

If you choose to “Accept all,” we will also use cookies and data to

Develop and improve new services

Deliver and measure the effectiveness of ads

Show personalized content, depending on your settings

Show personalized ads, depending on your settings

If you choose to “Reject all,” we will not use cookies for these additional purposes.

Non-personalized content is influenced by things like the content you’re currently viewing, activity in your active Search session, and your location. Non-personalized ads are influenced by the content you’re currently viewing and your general location. Personalized content and ads can also include more relevant results, recommendations, and tailored ads based on past activity from this browser, like previous Google searches. We also use cookies and data to tailor the experience to be age-appropriate, if relevant.

Select “More options” to see additional information, including details about managing your privacy settings. You can also visit g.co/privacytools at any time.

A key part of Tottenham's midfield planning for next season will be whether Joao Palhinha's loan from Bayern Munch is made permanent.

There have been conflicting reports over whether Palhinha will remain in North London, with stories in BBC Sport's Gossip column, external earlier this week suggesting he will instead try and engineer a move to Sporting.

However, Fabrizo Romano reported on Monday, external that the midfielder has given "priority" to Spurs, "as the feeling with Roberto de Zerbi is very good".

Despite Tottenham's poor season, it could have ended far worse had it not been for Palhinha's performances and late season goalscoring heroics.

Of their seven matches under De Zerbi after his appointment at the end of March, Spurs won three games - two of which were 1-0 wins thanks to scrappy Palhinha goals from set-pieces, including on the all-important final day over Everton which secured survival. In other words, six of the 11 points won under the Italian were thanks to goals from the 30-year-old.

To illustrate Spurs' attacking woes, Palhinha's five league goals was the second-highest in the squad.

But, it is not just his goals that could make a permanent move attractive.

I know what you're thinking. Another central midfielder, surely this is a wind-up.

But Stuttgart's Stiller is not in the typical mould of the midfielders Spurs seem to buy annually – this guy can actually pass the ball forwards, which will be a real novelty for supporters to enjoy.

That may seem a harsh assessment of Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur who served the club dutifully during trying circumstances this season. You could argue the former even saved them from relegation with his crucial goals against Wolves and Everton, though it seems unlikely Palhinha's loan from Bayern Munich will be made permanent at this point.

That's the sort of ruthlessness that will need to be shown this summer if Tottenham are to advance to the level required of a side coached by Roberto de Zerbi.

The 25-year-old has composure in spades, an eye for a pass and has been primed for a move to one of Europe's top clubs for a while. Spurs may not be that right now – though signing Stiller would show serious aspiration to return to the Premier League's upper echelon.

Failing that, I'd only be half-joking by suggesting the best signing Spurs could make would be a new club doctor.

To have been so badly blighted by injuries for the second season running requires introspection; once is bad luck, twice cannot be ignored.

Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson is set to join Tottenham following an impressive season in the Women's Super League.

The Scotland international finished as the league's third highest goalscorer with 12 goals in 22 matches - only Khadija Shaw and Alessia Russo scored more.

Villa's top scorer was named their player of the year and she scooped up WSL Football's goal-of-the-season award for her strike against West Ham.

In May, BBC Sport reported that Spurs were pursuing Hanson and it is now believed they have had a bid accepted by Villa and are set to bring her in this month.

Personal terms are being finalised as Hanson - who has scored five goals in 44 Scotland appearances - prepares to join Tottenham in what will be another boost to Martin Ho's squad.

The 28-year-old had a year remaining on her contract at Villa and it is unknown what fee Tottenham have agreed to sign her for.

She will reunite with Spurs manager Ho, who she worked with at former club Manchester United while he was assistant coach.

Tottenham had a strong campaign in 2025-26, finishing fifth in the table in Ho's first season in charge after joining from SK Brann.