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An 89th-minute own goal by Jostein Gundersen spared Tottenham’s blushes and earned them a fortunate 2-2 draw away to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.
Spurs were back at Aspmyra Stadion four months on from success in the Europa League semi-finals, but this time they were second best for long periods.
After a one-sided first half where Kasper Hogh missed a penalty for the Norwegian minnows, Bodo looked on course to claim revenge after two fine strikes shortly after the break by Jens Petter Haugh.
Tottenham’s stand-in captain Micky van de Ven reduced the deficit in the 68th minute and Thomas Frank watched his side fight back for the third time this month when Gundersen inadvertently deflected the ball in after Bodo goalkeeper Nikita Haikin saved Archie Gray’s shot.
It earned Spurs a point to move them onto four in the Champions League, but Bodo boss Kjetil Knutsen would have wondered how his team failed to win after a dominant display.
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Spurs issue fresh statement following takeover speculation
George Sessions
Friday 26 September 2025 14:17 BST
A consortium led by American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick launched a £4.5bn takeover bid for Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs' majority owners, ENIC, unequivocally rejected the informal expression of interest, stating the club is not for sale.
The proposed £4.5bn package, which included £1.2bn for transfer funds, would have exceeded Todd Boehly's £4.25bn acquisition of Chelsea.
This rejection follows previous expressions of interest from other groups, which were also turned down by the club.
The Lewis family trust, controlling ENIC, remains committed to driving on-field success and supporting the club's new leadership, reiterating that the club is not for sale.
An expression of interest to buy Tottenham Hotspur by a consortium led by Brooklyn Earick has been "unequivocally rejected" by owners ENIC.
A report on Thursday night stated American tech entrepreneur Earick was ready to launch an overall £4.5bn takeover bid for the Premier League club.
Spurs' majority owners ENIC, which is run by the Lewis family trust, earlier this month rejected expressions of interest from Amanda Staveley's PCP International Finance and a consortium of investors led by Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited.
A club statement at the time insisted "Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale" and a source close to the Lewis family reiterated that message on Thursday night to the PA news agency.
ENIC owns 87 per cent of Spurs, but due to the remaining shares being publicly traded, the club is subjected to the UK Takeover Code. This means any expression of interest or bid must be lodged with the Takeover Code panel and made public.
On Friday, a statement by the board of Tottenham on London Stock Exchange read: "The club is aware of recent media speculation and confirms that its majority shareholder, ENIC Sports & Developments Holdings Ltd ("ENIC"), has received, and unequivocally rejected, an informal expression of interest in relation to a proposal to acquire the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of the club from a consortium led by Mr Brooklyn Earick.
"The board of the club and ENIC reconfirm that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale and ENIC is not looking to sell its stake in the club."
The Sun claimed Earick - who was involved earlier this year in a failed acquisition of Formula E team Maserati - was set to launch a £3.3bn takeover bid with a number of NFL and NBA investors, with a further £1.2bn set aside as transfer funds for new boss Thomas Frank.
If the overall £4.5bn package were successful, it would have exceeded Todd Boehly's takeover of Chelsea for £4.25bn in 2022.
The Lewis family trust earlier this month asked Daniel Levy to step down from his role as Tottenham chairman after 24 years due to a desire for the club to target "more wins, more often".
Levy revealed last year the club were in talks with "prospective investors" over selling a minority share, although discussions involving Qatar Sports Investments were denied.
PA understands the Lewis family trust is open to external investment, but the main focus is on providing the required support to new non-executive chairman Peter Charrington, chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and head coach Frank, all whom have been appointed in 2025, to help deliver greater on-field success.
A source close to the Lewis family told PA: "This unsolicited and unnecessary interest does nothing to change the family's resolve and commitment to do whatever it takes to drive success on the pitch. The club is not for sale."
Tottenham’s owners are yet to receive a new offer for the club, despite a report claiming a United States consortium has launched a £4.5billion takeover bid, the PA news agency understands.
The Sun reports a consortium headed by tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick is looking to buy the club, weeks after two expressions of interest were “unequivocally rejected” by Spurs’ majority owners ENIC, which is run by the Lewis family trust.
A club statement at the start of September said “Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale” after Amanda Staveley’s PCP International Finance and a consortium of investors led by Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited were revealed to be interested in acquiring the north London club.
ENIC owns 87 per cent of Spurs, but due to the remaining shares being publicly traded, the club is subjected to the UK Takeover Code.
Therefore, any expression of interest or bid must be lodged with the Takeover Code panel and made public, but PA understands the Lewis family trust has not been made aware of any consortium being ready to buy Tottenham.
A source close to the Lewis family on Thursday night reiterated the club is not for sale.
The Sun claims American Earick – who was involved earlier this year in a failed acquisition of Formula E team Maserati – will launch a £3.3bn takeover bid with a number of NFL and NBA investors, with a further £1.2bn set aside as transfer funds for new boss Thomas Frank.
If the overall £4.5bn package were successful, it would exceed Todd Boehly’s takeover of Chelsea for £4.25bn in 2022.
The Lewis family trust earlier this month asked Daniel Levy to step down from his role as Tottenham chairman after 24 years due to a desire for the club to target “more wins, more often”.
Levy revealed last year the club were in talks with “prospective investors” over selling a minority share, although discussions involving Qatar Sports Investments were denied.
PA understands the Lewis family trust is open to external investment, but the main focus is on providing the required support to new non-executive chairman Peter Charrington, chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and head coach Frank, all whom have been appointed in 2025, to help deliver greater on-field success.
Tottenham’s owners are yet to receive a new offer for the club, despite a report claiming a United States consortium has launched a £4.5billion takeover bid, the PA news agency understands.
The Sun reports a consortium headed by tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick is looking to buy the club, weeks after two expressions of interest were “unequivocally rejected” by Spurs’ majority owners ENIC, which is run by the Lewis family trust.
A club statement at the start of September said “Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale” after Amanda Staveley’s PCP International Finance and a consortium of investors led by Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited were revealed to be interested in acquiring the north London club.
ENIC owns 87 per cent of Spurs, but due to the remaining shares being publicly traded, the club is subjected to the UK Takeover Code.
Therefore, any expression of interest or bid must be lodged with the Takeover Code panel and made public, but PA understands the Lewis family trust has not been made aware of any consortium being ready to buy Tottenham.
The Sun claims Earick will launch a £3.3bn takeover bid with a number of NFL and NBA investors, with a further £1.2bn set aside as transfer funds for new boss Thomas Frank.
If the overall £4.5bn package were successful, it would exceed Todd Boehly’s takeover of Chelsea for £4.25bn in 2022.
The Lewis family trust earlier this month asked Daniel Levy to step down from his role as Tottenham chairman after 24 years due to a desire for the club to target “more wins, more often”.
Levy revealed last year the club were in talks with “prospective investors” over selling a minority share, although discussions involving Qatar Sports Investments were denied.
The defending Carabao Cup champions, Newcastle United, have the trickiest draw of the fourth round when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur in an all Premier League clash.
Eddie Howe’s men progressed easily through the third round with a statement victory over Bradford City as Joelinton and William Osula both scored twice during a 4-1 victory at St. James’ Park. The Magpies have struggled in front of goal since selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool on deadline day but they look more composed in the final third and will need to rediscover their attacking talent if they hope to defeat Tottenham.
Thomas Frank’s side swept into the fourth round with a cruising 3-0 win over Doncaster Rovers and the new boss will be eager to win some silverware in his first year in charge.
This clash is the pick of the ones including two Premier League teams but there are some other fascinating fixtures to come. Wolves, yet to earn a point in the top flight, will play host to Chelsea who have enjoyed cup competitions under Enzo Maresca while Liverpool and Crystal Palace will play out a repeat of this year’s Community Shield when they meet at Anfield. Palace were triumphant at Wembley in what is Liverpool’s only defeat of the season so far.
Mikel Arteta named a strong team to face Port Vale on Wednesday night and goals from Ebere Eze and Leandro Trossard sent the Gunners through to the fourth round. With some slight pressure on the manager’s shoulder Arsenal will be targeting silverware this year and will need to get past Brighton to reach the quarter-finals.
Five teams from lower leagues remain in the competition with League Two’s Grimsby Town the lowest ranked among them. They were drawn at home against Brentford and will feel confident having already knocked out Manchester United from this tournament.
Elsewhere, Wycombe Wanderers will host Fulham while Championship side Swansea have a decent outing to look forward to when they take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
Finally, Wrexham’s strong cup run continues and they will host a huge all-Welsh clash when they welcome Cardiff City. Both teams play in the Championship meaning at least one lower league side is guaranteed a place in the last eight.
The fourth-round ties will be played in the week commencing Monday 27 October. Here are the fixtures in full:
Follow live coverage as Tottenham Hotspur face Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup.
Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.
The final is slated for 22 March 2026 this term, at Wembley as usual, marking the first chance for teams to earn both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions. Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.