Tottenham’s chances of securing a takeover have been boosted through an as-yet unrealised source of revenue that could generate up to £375million on a major deal.
Daniel Levy has been Spurs‘ chairman and owner since taking over from Lord Alan Sugar back in 2001, but the club have struggled to progress on the pitch under his leadership despite taking major strides forward in their off-field operations.
Levy is not particularly well-liked among Tottenham supporters at the moment, with his recent decision to sack Ange Postecoglou and hire Thomas Frank also not going down well among numerous Spurs players, according to The Athletic.
The Guardian reported in February that Qatari investors want to take over from the 62-year-old with full control of the club, and former chief Keith Wyness told Football Insider in May that he expects a deal for Levy to sell Tottenham to be completed soon.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium naming rights a major bonus
Football Insider revealed a further update on the club’s takeover situation earlier in June, with Tottenham believed to be moving closer to selling a hefty £5billion-valued stake in the club.
Levy is claimed to have let the saga influence him sacking Postecoglou, with Dr Dan Plumley telling Football Insider that he had “one eye on the future” regarding the decision, and a new report from The Telegraph has revealed that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could hold the key to a takeover being completed.
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Nic Hamer from Oakwell Sports Advisory has told The Telegraph that Spurs could generate nearly £25 million a year, or £375 million over 15 years, for a stadium naming-rights deal.
Spurs’ home ground has not yet had a sponsor since it was opened in 2019, so the potential to name the stadium after their own company could make the club hugely attractive to a prospective buyer, with a huge source of revenue so far untapped.
Stefan Borson revealed to Football Insider in December 2024 that Tottenham were looking to secure a £25m-a-year stadium-rights agreement with DHL, so it is clear that the possibility is there for something along those lines to be looked at by a new investor.
Spurs’ deal could fund important summer transfer business
Football Insider verdict
It is fair to say that many Spurs supporters will be hoping for a takeover deal to be completed soon, but it will certainly not come cheap for a new buyer after Dan Plumley recently told Football Insider that Tottenham are one of a few clubs that can command a valuation of £3-4billion.
They need it to happen quickly for new owners to be able to invest more money in the playing squad in this transfer window, but it would be a welcome boost to new boss Frank, who will want to see significant improvements to his team after a lowly 17th-placed finish under Postecoglou last season.
Tottenham are planning to hijack Man United’s swoop for Bryan Mbeumo, as revealed by Football Insider, while they have also been linked with a move for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White by the Daily Mail, but he would likely command a fee of upwards of £70million after a stellar season at the City Ground.
They certainly need increased investment by any means possible, with a return to Champions League football on the horizon, and so all connected to the club will likely hope that a takeover deal goes through as soon as possible so a new era can begin in North London.