Amanda Staveley was a surprise guest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday amid ‘major’ takeover interest, journalist Alan Nixon has revealed.
The former Newcastle United co-owner attended the NFL clash between the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns with members of Joe Lewis’ family, amid reports she is spearheading a Qatari-backed consortium interested in buying the north London club.
Nixon claims Staveley and her backers would be keen on acquiring Tottenham ‘if a deal was right’ and have major interest despite Spurs’ initial stance.
Tottenham owners have insisted the club is not for sale at the moment, after rejecting two expressions of interest, including one from Staveley’s PCP International Finance Limited.
Amanda Staveley Spotted at Spurs
Tottenham’s takeover speculation intensified last month following Daniel Levy’s unexpected departure as executive chairman.
While Peter Charrington has since been appointed the club’s new non-executive chairman, Tottenham have consistently maintained that ownership will remain unchanged, with ENIC retaining its 86.58% stake.
UK businessman Joe Lewis and his family hold the majority of ENIC, with the remainder owned by a group of minority investors.
Staveley has been persistently linked with a bid to acquire Tottenham through PCP International Finance over the past 12 months, following her sale of a 10% stake at St James’ Park in July last year.
According to reports, any potential takeover of Spurs, no matter the bidder, would reportedly have to exceed £3.5bn in value to be considered acceptable.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tottenham have won six of their first 11 games under Thomas Frank.
Tottenham spent over £180m on new signings in Levy’s final summer at the club, with Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha and Randal Kolo Muani among the arrivals.
The North London club has started the season under Thomas Frank with four wins in their first seven Premier League games, taking 14 points from a possible 21.
Spurs are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions and secured a 2-1 win at Leeds United on Saturday, with Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel scoring.
They also have one of the best defensive records in the Premier League, having conceded only five goals in the first seven matches.
Following the October international break, Tottenham host Aston Villa in the league and visit Monaco in the Champions League.