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Although Daniel Levy appears to be persona non grata amongst the Tottenham supporting fraternity, they are the most profitable club in Premier League history.

That’s according to football finance expert, Kieran Maguire.

Most profitable club in PL history ?

Modern stadium ?

Lowest wages to turnover ratio ?

No ? bonuses ?

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire on one particular Premier League club…

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Speaking on the Rio Presents podcast, Maguire came up with some unbelievable stats.

Daniel Levy is chairman of the most profitable club in Premier League history

“Spurs. They are the most profitable club in the history of the Premier League by far,” he said.

“Best stadium… lowest wages compared to the money coming in. As a business, and if I take away my football hat and I put on my business hat, it’s absolutely perfect.”

He did turn the knife, however, ending with a real knock at the lack of success the club has had in recent years.

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“And also… they don’t have to pay any bonuses for winning trophies,” he added.

Daniel Levy is almost certain to be happy with the first part of Maguire’s announcement, and the fact that the Spurs chairman is unlikely to meet an England international’s release clause but would seemingly prefer to drive the price down is further acknowledgment of the way he does business.

Is Daniel Levy really the problem at Tottenham?

Whether fans like it or not, he at least has the club on a stable financial footing, and that has to count for something in this day and age.

Former professional turned pundit, Stan Collymore, has said things will never change under Levy, but Maguire’s work throws a whole new light on the situation.

One has to question, therefore, whether anything actually needs to change.

What would Spurs fans rather… have a club that’s got the best stadium in the country and equipped financially for what’s to come over the next few years, or be like Chelsea and spend money on all and sundry in the hope that something eventually works?

Tottenham Hotspur would appear to be in the box seat for the signature of an England international, though Daniel Levy isn’t likely to pay his full release clause.

Protests against the Lilywhites chairman have ramped up in recent weeks, though there’s no sign of him stepping down from his position anytime soon.

Daniel Levy could be a barrier to new Spurs signing

Former professional player turned pundit, Stan Collymore, has even gone as far as to suggest that nothing will change under Levy, and recent news would appear to support that line of thought.

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According to Give Me Sport, Tottenham see Eberechi Eze as a concrete summer transfer option, but go on to say that the North Londoners will consider his release clause of £68m as prohibitive.

It’s understood that Spurs would only be prepared to go to somewhere near the £50m mark, which clearly evidences the club’s actual ambitions.

Ange Postecoglou is effectively having to work with one hand tied behind his back if he’s unable to land the targets that he wants, whilst being expected to bring sustainable and continued success.

Whilst spending for spending’s sake clearly isn’t the way forward either, there has to be a loosening of the purse strings from time to time.

Ange could walk if Daniel Levy doesn’t loosen Tottenham purse strings

It’s impossible for Postecoglou to work the miracles that Levy and the Tottenham board clearly desire if he’s not being given the proper tools to do the job.

From Eze’s point of view, it’s understood that he would be happy to stay in the capital and make the move to N17 should it become an option.

If Levy does insist on playing hard ball in any potential negotiations and therefore loses out on a player that wants to pull on the Spurs shirt next season, he will only have himself to blame if Postecoglou decides he’s fighting a losing battle.

It’s set to be a hugely important summer for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham, and there already rumours that one £100k P/W man will be moved on.

The 2024/25 campaign arguably hasn’t gone as well as everyone might’ve expected, though the Lilywhites do have a fair chance of going all the way in the Europa League if they can get the majority of their injured players back.

Ange Postecoglou doesn’t want Yves Bissouma

Landing silverware this season would almost certainly help when it comes to procuring new players, as well as keeping hold of their current stars.

To the end, the North Londoners are already in contract talks with Rodrigo Bentancur, in order to extend his stay at the club.

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There’s also an outside chance that they could land Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton, if the 22-year-old decides to leave the Toffees.

One player that doesn’t appear to be part of their plans, however, is Yves Bissouma.

Important few months for Ange Postecoglou

Once described as “ridiculous” by team-mate James Maddison (BBC Sport), it’s being reported by Give Me Sport sources that the club are preparing to let the 28-year-old leave this summer.

It isn’t completely clear if it’s a decision based on finances, given the need for every club to stay within financial fair play and to adhere to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules, or if it’s purely a playing decision that Postecoglou is taking upon his shoulders.

In any event, as long as Tottenham don’t succumb to the incredible amount of injuries that they’ve had to endure this season, then there’s no excuse for Postecoglou not to bring the success to N17 that they’ve been crying out for, for years.

It’s not been the greatest of seasons for Tottenham Hotspur, however, they could start off 25/26 with the signature of Rodrigo Bentancur on a new contract.

After what looked like to be a severe injury sustained in the Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, it wouldn’t have been a surprise to see the Uruguayan asked to take it easy after his return.

Rodrigo Bentancur in talks over new Spurs deal

Of course, that was never likely to be a situation that was going to be acceptable to a player who appears to enjoy the more industrial aspects of the modern game.

Certainly, Tottenham are a better team with him in it than without.

Chairman, Daniel Levy, has come under pressure of late, from supporters who are fed up with what’s perceived to be a lack of investment from the owners.

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News via the Daily Mail that Bentancur is in talks over a new deal may at least keep the Spurs faithful from Levy’s door for a little while longer.

Clearly, the chairman will have to do much more than extend the contracts of key players to curry favour, but it’s a start.

Ange Postecoglou will be delighted by Rodrigo Bentancur news

Bentancur has been involved in 28 games so far this season, and has become a vital presence for Ange Postecoglou, who also finds himself under scrutiny after a run of awful results.

As Premier Injuries note, however, the sheer amount of injuries that the Lilywhites have had to deal with this season would’ve almost certainly derailed the aspirations of any club.

Spurs currently have six players unavailable, but at one point this was up to 11. Having the equivalent of an entire first-team out injured was always going to impact upon the squad and their results.

Manchester United are looking for attacking reinforcements in the team and they could now target a move for a Tottenham player.

The Red Devils are currently 15th in the Premier League standings and struggling to find consistency in their performances.

Under manager Ruben Amorim, they have struggled a lot and it appears like nothing has changed much from the days of former manager Erik ten Hag who was sacked this season.

The Premier League giants are now considering a surprise raid on Tottenham as they want to sign 32-year-old attacker Son Heung-min, according to Fichajes.

Since joining the club back in 2015, Son has been an important figure at Spurs and despite not winning any silverware with them, he has proven himself to be a key player for the side with his goal scoring ability.

He is the captain of the club right now under manager Ange Postecoglou but his future remains uncertain at Tottenham.

As per the report, Man United are ready to go all out to sign Son from Tottenham since they feel he is the right player to provide them leadership and versatility in their attack.

The Red Devils are ready to make a significant offer to sign the South Korean attacker from their Premier League rivals.

Fichajes has now always been the most reliable source for transfer news about Premier League clubs.

Should Man United sign Son Heung-min?

Considering Man United need a number nine who can score goals for fun, the reported interest in Son seems surprising.

On top of that, Son is currently 32-years-old and is clearly past his peak, which shows that interest from Man United does not seem true.

The player is experienced in the Premier League no doubt and can still prove to be crucial for the Red Devils but they have other issues to address in their squad at the moment and they would most likely focus on those issues.

Saudi Pro League clubs have also shown interest in signing the Tottenham attacker and they would be willing to offer Spurs a much better package to sign the attacker than United.

The Red Devils are also targeting a move for Ipswich Town attacker Liam Delap.

A report from the Athletic has revealed that Spurs have provided clarification regarding the club’s name and they have requested that that they are not referred to as Tottenham.

Meanwhile, it has been a disappointing season for Tottenham so far and they are currently 12th in the league table, with just 10 wins from 26 league games. At the start of the season, they were expected to fight for Champions League qualification and do well in the domestic competitions. The plan has clearly not worked out for them, and they are currently struggling in the midtable positions.

It will be interesting to see if they can finish the season strongly and secure European football for the next season.

Can Spurs bounce back strongly?

There is no doubt that they have a talented squad and quality manager at their disposal. However, they have failed to grind out results on the pitch. While there is no doubt that they have been inconsistent, injuries have played a key part in their decline this season. Tottenham have had multiple injury problems and they need some luck with injuries in order to finish the season strongly.

Missing out on European Football would be a devastating blow for them, and it would make it difficult for them to attract quality players in the summer. It remains to be seen whether they can get their season back on track and finish on a high.

It’s not been the best of seasons for either Tottenham or Wolves, with the former set to embarrass the latter with their pursuit of Matheus Cunha.

The Lilywhites want to rival West Ham for Federico Gatti, and it’s possible that they’ll allow Son Heung-min to leave the club this summer too, indicating that it could be a busy time in North London this summer.

Matheus Cunha wanted by multiple Premier League clubs

Spurs won’t have things all their own way, however, as sources close to CaughtOffside have indicated that all of Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa are said to be interested in Cunha for the summer transfer window.

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The Gunners are continuing their search for a new striker as a priority, and it’s understood that they are not giving up on Cunha, even if players such as Benjamin Sesko would appear to be of more interest at this stage.

Aston Villa’s interest has also increased after the departure of Jhon Duran in the January transfer window.

Decision time this summer for Matheus Cunha

Although the Brazilian has only recently signed a contract extension with the Midlands-based outfit, it came with a £62m/€75m release clause, which is expected to be activated by any interested parties once the transfer window reopens for business.

Kylian Mbappé’s departure to Real Madrid was disappointing for Paris Saint-Germain, though the team have successfully overcome the loss.

This process took place under the excellent management of coach Luis Enrique, and the club management are now closely monitoring new opportunities to improve the team’s performance.

The French giants are known to have been impressed with Cunha’s performances, and they too will almost certainly want to be in the conversation for his signature.

Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are both eyeing Juventus defender Federico Gatti, as the Italian club looks to raise funds for their own summer transfer plans.

According to TV Play, the Premier League sides are interested in securing Gatti’s services, with a potential price tag of around €20 million.

The report also highlights that Juventus’s recent Champions League loss to PSV Eindhoven has intensified internal tensions, leading to the possibility of a squad overhaul in the upcoming summer window.

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Although Gatti has been a regular starter for Juventus this season, he could be one of the players moved on as the club shifts focus to other key assets. Juventus is reportedly keen on pursuing Feyenoord’s David Hancko, and it’s thought that they could sell Gatti in order to fund the move.

While Tottenham and West Ham are both reportedly interested, it has been reported that Gatti would be open to a Premier League switch in the forthcoming summer transfer window.

Nottingham Forest saw move for Federico Gatti turned down in January transfer window

However, another report has suggested that the 26-year-old Gatti would rather gain a new contract with the Old Lady. Nottingham Forest reportedly presented the Juventus centre-back with a lucrative contract offer in January, only for the Italy international to turn down the opportunity of a move to the Premier League to focus on a contract renewal with the Bianconeri.

Where Tottenham are concerned, nothing is done without the express permission of Daniel Levy, and Stan Collymore has question the chairman’s priorities.

It has been suggested that Daniel Levy could step aside at Spurs, though most fans will almost certainly be of the opinion that they’ll believe it when they see it.

Daniel Levy’s way of working questioned

Rumours of Ange Postecoglou being on the brink of losing his job does nothing for Levy’s credibility either.

Though the north Londoners won an uninspiring contest against Man United, protests before, during and after the game let Levy know the strength of feeling towards him amongst the fan base.

“For Tottenham, is Ange Postecoglou a league title winning manager or a regular top four manager?” Stan Collymore said to CaughtOffside for his exclusive column.

“Will he get the same amount of years as Mikel Arteta has had at Arsenal? I doubt it, because Daniel Levy always looks to pull the rug and then get the new shiny manager to walk through the door.

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“[…] At Spurs, nothing’s going to change. Daniel Levy loves the shiny new stadium, having NFL games and concerts there etc.

“He’ll buy the odd marquee signing but otherwise, keep your mouth shut and don’t ask too many questions.”

No change at Spurs under Daniel Levy

Whilst it’s abundantly clear that Spurs’ injury problems have significantly impacted their ability to do well, that is a side issue to the problems that Levy appears to create.

For a club as big as the North Londoners are, it’s a damning indictment that their trophy cabinet has remained bare over the past decade and a half.

Unless the chairman is willing to change the habits of a lifetime, then as Collymore attests, it’s just going to be more of the same – and that’s an untenable situation for many.

It hasn’t been the best start at Man United for Ruben Amorim, and former professional, Stan Collymore, is concerned at what could happen next.

Reports have shown that the club has spent more than £21m to go from 14th to 15th place in the Premier League.

Man United’s financial problems have also been laid bare given the fact that they’ll be unlikely to be able to afford Victor Osimhen when he becomes available in the summer.

Collymore worries Ruben Amorim will walk

The issue for Collymore is that the Portuguese, whose Sporting side were imperious in the Portuguese league, just decides to jack it all in.

“For Man United, they’ve got the right man, but instead of sacking him, it might be a case of him having had enough and going back to Portugal,” he said to CaughtOffside for his exclusive column.

“Jose Mourinho was vocal about what’s wrong at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag said it. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said it. Every single Man United manager over the last seven or eight years has said it and they were all right. And that’s the worry.

“I don’t worry about Man United moving on from Ruben Amorim but my worry is that Ruben Amorim will move on from Man United.”

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Collymore’s concerns are likely to be replicated by the Red Devils fan base.

It would seem that there’s an understanding of what the manager is trying to achieve, but he doesn’t yet have the personnel to get the results everyone desires.

Ruben Amorim needs time

As has been said on many previous occasions, it’s not a five minute job at Old Trafford. Clubs need to stop this ‘hire ’em and fire ’em’ way of working because of pressure from supporters and elsewhere.

Give the man the tools to do the job and the time to get things right, and then results should follow.

Otherwise all you have is a groundhog day of managers coming in every few months, and that’s not healthy for anyone.