Daniel Levy is overseeing one of the most significant overhauls at Tottenham in his 24-year reign.
Levy has regularly been criticised for being set in his ways, with a tendency to periodically change managers after they are perceived to have failed.
The 63-year-old was accused of not truly backing his former employees in providing them with the right platform to succeed, which has resulted in Tottenham lifting just two trophies during his tenure.
However, last season’s UEFA Europa League success seems to have triggered a change, as the Spurs chairman has completely transformed his approach this summer.
He has agreed to bring in Thomas Frank’s desired coaching staff and target his preferred players, while also making a host of changes at the boardroom level.
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However, Levy could now potentially take a step back as news emerges of a major investment being made at Spurs.
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Tottenham could break their transfer record for one window if a complicated deal for Morgan Gibbs-White can be completed, which would take their spending to over £170million already this summer.
Levy’s huge outlay on signing players will be funded in part by new investment in the naming rights of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
This may be followed up by further financial backing, as per Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe via X (11 July), though it’s unclear whether the investment is stemming from ENIC or an external source.
There will also be a reshuffle to senior management, which has already started with the appointment of Vinai Venkatesham and the departure of Donna-Maria Cullen.
The development is likely to see Levy remain in post, but with a different emphasis on his role, which is expected to be reduced and could even see Spurs’ chairman step away from footballing decisions.
This would likely be welcomed by the Lilywhites, who have long called for Levy to allow specialists in football operations to take over.
Venkatesham is already making a mark at Spurs
Levy was last rumoured to be stepping back from his role when Fabio Paratici was appointed, as he was one of the few people in the footballing world whom the Spurs supremo trusted.
The Italian’s enforced departure to serve out his 30-month ban left Levy without his favoured ally, but that role looks to have been filled by Venkatesham, who has immediately set to work.
Tottenham have already been noticeably more transparent with their decisions, as can be seen with the increase in interviews with senior figures, such as Johan Lange, being published by the club.
There have also been sweeping changes to the medical staff, while the new investment and the potential change in Levy’s role point to Tottenham’s new chief executive officer already making a mark.