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Thomas Frank has admitted that he will rotate his starting XI when Tottenham Hotspur face Newcastle United at St James’ Park tomorrow night.

Spurs defeated Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday to move third in the Premier League table and extend their unbeaten record away from home under their new manager. Newcastle United, meanwhile, beat Fulham with a last-gasp winner at St James’ Park to record a third-straight win at home in all competitions.

Both clubs ended long trophy droughts last season and will be desperate to progress in this competition. However, both sides know they will have to be at their very best to secure their name in the hat for the Carabao Cup quarter final draw.

With domestic and European action to balance, though, it’s unlikely that either manager will name their strongest starting lineups and may look to their bench and fringe options.

Thomas Frank drops Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United team news hint

Tomorrow night’s game will be both sides’ fourth game since the conclusion of the October international break. Both teams have three more games, including a Champions League outing next week, left to play before international football again takes centre stage next month.

After their trip to St James’ Park, Spurs have games against Chelsea and Manchester United to play in the Premier League and a Champions League clash against FC Copenhagen to deal with before the November international break. The demands of those games, plus the four they have already played this month, means that Frank will be forced to use his squad and the Spurs boss has admitted that there will be an element of rotation to the starting XI he names on Tyneside tomorrow.

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Frank said: “That’s the challenge. It’s one game so there’s more at stake.

“I changed four from Monaco to Everton and three before that. Of course there’ll be rotation, playing every third or fourth day.

“If you want to compete over 60 games, you can’t play the same XI. So there’s a fine balance. That’s one of the beauties of being Head Coach, that’s all part of the good fun.”

Eddie Howe, the man in the opposing dugout to Frank tomorrow night, has also admitted that he will rotate his starting XI. Howe revealed on Tuesday that some of his squad would be given a chance to impress him against Spurs - whilst also reiterating his desire to retain the trophy they worked so hard to win last season.

“It’s an important decision I’ve got coming up for this game because we want to progress, this competition means a lot to us as current holders and we don’t want to give that up easily,” Howe said. “But I have to trust the squad as well.

“We have some very good players that need football and need the opportunity to show their talents and what they can bring to the squad. So I think there will be an element [of rotation] but I have to try and get the balance right.”

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Eddie Howe has provided a major update on injuries ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.

The Magpies continue their defence of the Carabao Cup with yet another tough test against Premier League opposition. Having beaten Bradford City in the last round at St James’ Park, Howe’s side once again get the benefit of home advantage against Tottenham Hotspur tonight, but face a side that are unbeaten away from home under Thomas Frank.

Howe’s side returned to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday with a last-gasp win over Fulham. Spurs, meanwhile, defeated Everton 3-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday as they moved up to third in the Premier League table.

Eddie Howe provides Newcastle United injury update

Speaking ahead of Wednesday night’s game, Howe addressed the injury issues affecting his squad. Sven Botman was substituted off after Fulham’s equaliser whilst Lewis Hall missed that game entirely through injury.

On the pair, Howe provided a mixed update on their expected return dates. On Botman, Howe confirmed that he hadn’t suffered concussion but revealed that there is doubt over whether he can participate against Spurs: “As I said after the game [on Saturday] there’s no concussion. It was a cut, a nasty looking cut for Sven.

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“He’s had it stapled together. He didn’t train yesterday [Monday] so we will see how he is.”

There was hope, meanwhile, that Hall could be available sooner rather than later. With Tino Livramento and Yoane Wissa certainly ruled-out of action, Howe was asked for an update on the former Chelsea man and whether he was the closest of the trio to returning having missed their last four matches in all competitions.

Howe, though, ruled-out the possibility of him featuring against Spurs: “He is the closest. This game will come too quickly for him. We will see how he is for West Ham.”

The clash with Spurs comes slap bang in the middle of a gruelling fixture schedule that sees Newcastle United have to balance league, European and cup action. With games against West Ham, Athletic Club and Brentford to play before the November international break, Howe has confirmed that he will consider rotating his squad for Wednesday’s game, whilst also ensuring that his side have the best possible chance of emerging victorious and avoiding an early exit.

“It’s an important decision I’ve got coming up for this game because we want to progress, this competition means a lot to us as current holders and we don’t want to give that up easily,” Howe said. “But I have to trust the squad as well.

“We have some very good players that need football and need the opportunity to show their talents and what they can bring to the squad. So I think there will be an element [of rotation] but I have to try and get the balance right.”

Sky Sports will broadcast Wednesday night’s game in the United Kingdom. Kick-off between Frank and Howe’s sides at St James’ Park is at 8pm.

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Thomas Frank has revealed that Destiny Udogie, Dominic Solanke and Cristian Romero are all making progress towards returning to action, but all three are still expected to miss the clash with Newcastle United on Wednesday night through injury.

Spurs travel to the north east sat third in the Premier League table aiming to dump out the reigning holders of the competition at the last-16 stage. However, Frank is likely to be without seven first-team players for that game with Romero, Solanke and Udogie among those that are not expected to feature.

Asked for an update on his selection options following their win over Everton on Sunday, Frank responded: “All good from the guys that played yesterday. Dom [Solanke] stepped forward, step by step. Cuti [Romero] on the pitch today, not a timeframe. Destiny [Udogie] on the pitch as well today. Three steps forward.”

Tottenham Hotspur’s key to victory v Newcastle United

Spurs’ win over Everton on Sunday ensured they became the first visiting team to take three points away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium - extending their unbeaten domestic record on the road in the process. That record will be tested at St James’ Park on Wednesday night against a Newcastle United side that have won three successive matches on home turf.

On Spurs’ record away from home this season, Frank added: “Sometimes it's a relatively small sample. Hopefully at the end of the year it's fantastic away and home.

“It's a team that's still finding each other, the way we're building we have 14 games with one bad performance against Bournemouth, second half against Wolves and second half against Monaco. In general we're building.”

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Tottenham’s first two goals on Merseyside on Sunday came from corner kicks as Spurs continued a growing trend of Premier League sides scoring from set-pieces. Frank’s Brentford side were renowned for their set-piece routines and successes and that is something he has brought with him to the north London club.

Frank, however, was keen to share the credit for their dead ball successes with his set-piece coach Andreas Georgson: “Andreas is doing a top job,” Frank said.

“The players are really committed to it. We need to be good in every aspects of the game but set pieces have created a third of all goals. So not to spend time on it, be super-focused on details, then defending and attacking those is a major strength.

“I haven't seen every game in every league. My feeling is that there are more long throws in general - that's a clear example - every manager wants to compete and it's about finding the small margins. The top clubs are raising the bar so that's probably the reason.

“You need to be good in all phases. In the first half yesterday we were very good playing out from the back and you need to be good in the middle of the pitch. A big part of it is being good at set pieces.”

Spurs’ clash with Newcastle United kicks-off at 8pm on Wednesday night. The game will be available to watch on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.

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Tottenham Hotspur will be without seven first-team players for their clash against Newcastle United on Wednesday night as Thomas Frank is forced to deal with an injury crisis at the north London club.

Spurs moved up to third in the Premier League table following their comfortable victory over Everton on Sunday and will be eyeing a win on Wednesday night that would knock-out the holders of the Carabao Cup. Under Eddie Howe, Newcastle United have never fallen before the quarter-final stage of this competition and have beaten five of the traditional ‘big six’ clubs over the last three years - with Spurs the final club they haven’t faced-off against, and beaten, during Howe’s time at the club.

Frank’s side, though, will be a very tough nut to crack for the Magpies and they head to the north east with an unbeaten away record in domestic competitions this season. However, Frank will head to St James’ Park with a whole host of injury issues impacting his options.

Spurs, like their hosts on Wednesday night, have had to balance Champions League, Premier League and Carabao Cup action for the last two months. Frank’s side have games against Chelsea, FC Copenhagen and Manchester United to play before November’s international break.

Tottenham Hotspur injury news v Newcastle United

Ahead of their trip to Tyneside, it is expected that Frank will be without seven first-team players for their clash with Newcastle United. According to the Evening Standard, none of Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie, Radu Dragusin, Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski or James Maddison are expected to be fit enough to feature against Howe’s side.

All of those seven players would be pushing for a start under Frank, however, according to that report, none will feature on Tyneside. Romero has missed their last three matches after suffering a hip injury and is not expected to take part on Wednesday night.

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Solanke, who enjoys a good goalscoring record against the Magpies during his time at both Bournemouth and Spurs, has featured just twice in the Premier League under Frank. Speaking about the striker ahead of his side’s trip to Merseyside, the Spurs boss said: “Dominic, positive, he's taking steps in the right direction every day.”

“[He] was on the grass again today on his own, but has now a sustainable amount of pitch session in him on his own, so it's progressing forward.”

Knee injuries will keep both Udogie and Dragusin out of Wednesday’s game. Udogie was injured whilst away with Italy earlier this month, whilst Dragusin has been sidelined for nine months after picking up an ACL injury and whilst he is slowly returning to training on the grass, is not expected to feature for a number of weeks.

Bissouma was also a casualty of an injury picked up on international duty whilst Kulusevski hasn’t featured since his side’s Europa League final victory over Manchester United in May.

Maddison, meanwhile, suffered an ACL injury during Spurs’ 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in South Korea in August. The former Leicester City man has been ruled-out for most, if not all, of the campaign with that injury.

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Fresh from their 2-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League, Newcastle United look to continue their defence of the Carabao Cup when they welcome Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur to St James’ Park.

Eddie Howe may look to rotate his team slightly for Spurs’ visit, although he and Newcastle United will be desperate to progress and book themselves a fourth-straight appearance in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Here, we take a look at the latest injury news affecting Newcastle United and when those sidelined players could be back in action.

Newcastle United injury news

Lewis Hall - hamstring injury

Hall had an outside chance of being involved in Saturday’s win over Fulham, but was instead left at home by his head coach. He could feature against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night if deemed fit enough by the medical department.

Estimated return date = 29/10/25 v Tottenham Hotspur (h)

Tino Livramento - knee injury

Livramento suffered a knee injury against Arsenal in September and after initial fears of a long-term injury were quashed, an eight week timescale on his return was pencilled in by the club. The good news for Livramento and the Magpies is that he has returned to work on the grass and whilst he still faces a few more weeks on the sidelines, there is hope that he can return to action just after the next international break.

Estimated return date = 22/11/25 v Manchester City (h)

Sven Botman - knock

Botman was substituted in the immediate aftermath of Fulham’s equaliser on Saturday. The Dutchman took a whack from eventual goalscorer Sasa Lukic and received treatment in the goalmouth before being replaced.

Howe revealed post-match that Botman had not suffered a concussion and that he should be available for selection against Spurs. Whether he is offered a chance to rest in that game remains to be seen.

Estimated return date = 29/10/25 v Tottenham Hotspur (h)

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Yoane Wissa - knee injury

Wissa has been sidelined with a PCL injury ever since his move from Brentford on deadline day. He is yet to feature for the Magpies and faces another couple of weeks on the sidelines.

Howe has admitted that even when Wissa is back fit, he will have to have a ‘six-week preseason’ to get him up to speed for Premier League action.

Wissa could feature before the next international break, although it is unlikely he will play a big role in any of those matches if he is able to finally be named in a matchday squad.

Estimated return date = 22/11/25 v Manchester City (h)

Harrison Ashby - thigh injury

Ashby has not been training with the first-team squad due to a thigh injury but no estimate has been given on his return date. The defender is yet to make his competitive debut for Newcastle after joining the club from West Ham in January 2023.

On the former Hammer, Howe said: “At the moment, Harrison [Ashby] is injured and he’s been injured for a period of time with a thigh injury so we’re waiting for him to be fit again.”

Estimated return date = TBC

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Newcastle United have reportedly beaten off interest from Tottenham Hotspur to sign England youth international Josh Kenchington from Barnsley.

As revealed by the Daily Mail, Kenchington, dubbed the ‘next John Stones’ due to his affiliation with Barnsley and his preferred position as a centre back, will move to the north east as Newcastle United continue to transform their academy ranks. Kenchington is the latest in a number of players that Newcastle United have snapped up from academies around the United Kingdom and beyond as they aim to drag their academy system, so often passed over by former owners, to being able to compete with the very best in the country.

Kenchington has represented England at Under-15 level and was named as Barnsley’s academy player of the year at the end of last season. Kenchington was called-up to represent England Under-15’s for the first time in November 2024 and has represented them on four occasions in matches against Greece, Japan, Portugal and France.

Newcastle United academy focus

As mentioned, Kenchington’s signing comes amid a renewed effort by Newcastle United to strengthen their academy ranks and have it competing alongside some of the best in the country. The Magpies are looking to not only strengthen their ranks at Under-15 level, but also right up to Under-21 level as well.

The signing of Antonio Cordero during the summer, beating off interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, was one major step towards strengthening their options at just below first-team level. Georgian striker Vakhtang Salia has also joined Newcastle United after turning 18 in August in a deal orchestrated by former sporting director Paul Mitchell.

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Speaking about the capture of Salia and the need to continue business like this, Mitchell told the club website: “We're delighted to get ahead of a number of other top clubs to sign Vakhtang,” he told the club website when the deal was confirmed last year. “Scouting and recruiting emerging talent is an essential part of building a sustainable future, particularly within the current PSR framework, so the market is fiercely competitive.

“We continue to scout extensively, both domestically and overseas, with a view to securing players who can come through our talent pathway and, ideally, become part of the first team in future.”

The responsibility of helping to continue developing the academy will now fall onto new sporting director Ross Wilson. Wilson’s move from Nottingham Forest was confirmed last week and he will hope to have a long-term impact at Newcastle United - something that his predecessors have been unable to achieve.

Speaking about Wilson’s appointment, Eddie Howe said: “I've known him for a number of years but not to any depth. He has been around the game for a long time. He has had a number of jobs and done really well from the outside.

“Working with him now, the first impressions of him and his work have been very good. He is a really good person and has fitted in really well so far. I am sure he can make a huge difference.”

Newcastle United return to Champions League action at Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday night.

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Newcastle United opened their 2025/26 Champions League campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona but will be looking to put things right in Belgium this week.

The Magpies travel to face Champions League newcomers Union Saint-Gilloise in Brussels on Wednesday evening (5:45pm kick-off). Newcastle will be hoping to pick up their first away win of the season and first Champions League away win since a 3-1 win at Bayer Leverkusen in 2003.

Newcastle are competing in the new 36-team group phase format for the first time. The format sees the top eight sides qualify for the last-16 while teams ranked ninth to 24th take part in a seeded knockout round play-off tie.

Teams ranked 25th and below exit the competition and Europe entirely, a change from the previous format, which saw teams ranked third in the four team groups enter the Europa League.

The new format sees United face eight different clubs, four at home and four away. After Barcelona and Union SG, they face Benfica, Athletic Bilbao and PSV Eindhoven at St James’ Park along with trips to Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen and holders Paris Saint-Germain.

Newcastle have never reached the knockout round of the Champions League having qualified for the group stage three times previously. In 2002/03, The Magpies managed to get out of their initial group but entered a second group phase as part of an old last-16 format.

Last time out in the Champions League in 2023/24, Newcastle got off to a strong start with a 0-0 draw at AC Milan followed up with a memorable 4-1 win over PSG. The Magpies sat top of their group after two games but ended up finishing bottom after taking just one more point from their final four group matches.

Newcastle sit 26th out of 36 teams after losing against Barcelona, while Union SG sit 5th after beating PSV 3-1 in their first ever Champions League group match.

Newcastle are one of a record six English teams competing in the Champions League this season. The Magpies entered the competition through the European Performance Spot route that granted fifth place in the Premier League entry to Europe’s elite club competition.

They joined last season’s top four of Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea as well as Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur, who finished the league season in 17th place.

This season, an Opta supercomputer has predicted the Champions League group phase table and ranked every side based on their expected points (xpts) total, taking into account the matchday one results.

Champions League group phase table predicted

The Opta table from bottom to top heading into matchday two is as follows...

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Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes has issued a plea to former co-owner Amanda Staveley on social media.

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Bruno Guimaraes has urged former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley to ‘come back’ just over a year after leaving the club.

Staveley was part of the PIF-led consortium that took over at Newcastle almost four years ago. Since then, The Magpies have qualified for the Champions League twice and ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup back in March.

Staveley oversaw Newcastle’s transformation from relegation favourites to Champions League contenders in just a matter of seasons.

But at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, Staveley and her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, stepped away from the club and their minority ownership stake was absorbed by PIF and RB Sports & Media.

Staveley has maintained a strong connection with the club despite no official involvement. She was in attendance for The Magpies’ Carabao Cup win over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium back in March and has continued to speak highly of the club in interviews over the past year.

Staveley was also linked with a takeover of Newcastle’s Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Staveley’s PCP International issued a short statement earlier this month confirming interest in Spurs before stating that it does not intend to proceed with a takeover.

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Amanda Staveley still admired at Newcastle United

A recent appearance on the High Performance Podcast, Staveley was read a letter from a Newcastle fan showing gratitude for her work at the club.

It read: “We are grateful for the investment, for the progress on the pitch and finally being able to see our club compete again. But a football club is more than just a business.

“It is a community, it is a family. And families thrive on communication, warmth and understanding. Without Mandy leading the charge in that regard, Newcastle United risks losing a vital connection with its soul.

“The loyal, passionate black-and-white army. For the club to rediscover its voice, to reconnect with its fans and to bring back some of that much-needed warmth that Amanda Staveley so brilliantly provided.”

In response, an emotional Staveley said: “That [letter] is really hard (to hear) because that is so lovely.

“That is why I went to Newcastle because the fans are just so incredible. They really are, so leaving was the hardest thing I’ve ever done and took a long time to understand.

“You have to do what’s right for the club. PIF are going to be an incredible partner for Newcastle, and the Reubens.

“So it is left in very safe hands. There’s just so many good people with great hearts who put so much into that club, the community and everything about it.

“For me, it was a privilege. Every day I would go into work thinking ‘God, I am so lucky to do this job’.”

Bruno Guimaraes messages Amanda Staveley

Staveley helped Newcastle in signing Bruno Guimaraes back in January 2022. Over three and a half years on the Brazilian has captained Newcastle to cup success and led the side to another Champions League qualification.

Although Newcastle’s biggest success came after Staveley’s departure, Guimaraes still publicly requested that she ‘come back’ to St James’ Park.

Staveley posted an image on Instagram along with a caption wishing Newcastle Women good luck in their upcoming match at Birmingham City.

“Wishing @beckylangley4 and all @newcastleunitedwomen huge luck for this afternoon’s game! Missing you all - so proud of your incredible achievements over the last 3 years!”

Staveley was instrumental in the transformation of the Newcastle Women’s team, officially bringing them back to be part of the club, securing several record-breaking matches at St James’ Park and progressing the side into a full-time outfit now competing in the second tier of women’s football in England.

But Guimaraes just simply replied with a message stating: “Come back, queen.”

We hear you, Bruno!

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Amanda Staveley’s departure from Newcastle United last summer alongside her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi caught many by surprise after the pair were the face of the club ever since the takeover of the club was completed back in October 2021.

Staveley’s work to not only get a deal over the line and ending Mike Ashley’s decade and a half reign as owner, but then as a key part of the board during the first three years of new ownership, has enshrined her position in Newcastle United’s modern history. Staveley and Ghodoussi’s departure as co-owners last summer coincided with a perceived lack of leadership at the top of the club - a void that key figures at Newcastle United have done well to navigate over the past 12 months or so.

Staveley has most recently been linked with involvement in a possible takeover bid for Tottenham Hotspur. Daniel Levy stepped down as Spurs chairman last week before a slew of reports suggested that Staveley’s PCP International Finance Limited and a consortium led by Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai-Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited were interested in a potential takeover of the north London club.

Tottenham Hotspur’s current owners have since denied that the club is up for sale. PCP have also issued a statement announcing that they do not intend to bid for the club.

Amanda Staveley’s ‘incredible’ Newcastle United admission

Those reports, though, have thrust Staveley back into the spotlight and during an appearance on the High Performance Podcast, Staveley was read aloud a letter from a Newcastle United fan detailing their gratitude for her work on Tyneside: ‘We are grateful for the investment, for the progress on the pitch and finally being able to see our club compete again. But a football club is more than just a business.

‘It is a community, it is a family. And families thrive on communication, warmth and understanding. Without Mandy leading the charge in that regard, Newcastle United risks losing a vital connection with its soul.

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‘The loyal, passionate black-and-white army. For the club to rediscover its voice, to reconnect with its fans and to bring back some of that much-needed warmth that Amanda Staveley so brilliantly provided.’

An emotional Staveley responded to that letter, claiming that PIF, RB Sports and Media and Newcastle United are ‘incredible’ partners for each other: “That [letter] is really hard (to hear) because that is so lovely,” Staveley responded.

“That is why I went to Newcastle because the fans are just so incredible. They really are, so leaving was the hardest thing I’ve ever done and took a long time to understand.

“You have to do what’s right for the club. PIF are going to be an incredible partner for Newcastle, and the Reubens.

“So it is left in very safe hands. There’s just so many good people with great hearts who put so much into that club, the community and everything about it.

“For me, it was a privilege. Every day I would go into work thinking ‘God, I am so lucky to do this job’.”

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Amanda Staveley has clarified her interest in bidding for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur after chairman Daniel Levy’s surprise departure.

Staveley was a key figure in Newcastle United’s 2021 takeover led by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. Her role in the takeover saw her handed a 10% ownership stake in Newcastle which was later reduced before she officially left the club in July 2024.

Shortly after her departure from Newcastle, Staveley emerged at Tottenham Hotspur matches and events and was linked with a potential takeover of the club. Levy’s surprise exit after 25 years as chairman has only fuelled takeover speculation.

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Tottenham Hotspur respond to takeover speculation

Spurs have claimed that its majority shareholder, ENIC, has received and rejected two expressions of interest in its stake in the club. One came from Amanda Staveley’s PCP International, and another from a consortium led by Roger Kennedy and Wing Fai-Ng.

The Spurs board insist the club is not for sale and ENIC, who own an 86.58% majority share, are not interested in selling.

A statement read: “ENIC Sports & Developments Holdings Ltd has received and unequivocally rejected, separate preliminary expressions of interest in relation to proposals to acquire the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of ENIC”.

The statement added: “The board of the club and ENIC confirm that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale and ENIC has no intention to accept any such offer to acquire its interest in the club.”

A Sky report added that the interested parties have until 5pm on October 5 to either announce a firm intention to make an offer or formally withdraw their interest.

Amanda Staveley statement

On Monday, Staveley’s PCP International issued a short statement confirming its interest in Tottenham Hotspur before stating: “It does not intend to make an offer for Tottenham.”

Takeover rules mean the company cannot return with an offer for the Premier League club in the next six months.

It follows discussions with the UK takeover watchdog. Spurs’ ownership is subject to the UK Takeover Code, which is governed by the Takeover Panel.

Spurs have been valued in excess of £3.5billion, more than 10 times what Newcastle were purchased for back in 2021. Since then The Magpies’ value has increased considerably with success on the pitch, an improved squad and upgraded training facilities.

A statement released by Spurs last week referenced the impact of Levy’s tenure at the club.

It said: "Tottenham Hotspur has been transformed over the last quarter of a century.

"It has played in European competitions in the last 18 of 20 seasons, becoming one of the world's most recognised football clubs, consistently investing in its academy, players and facilities, including a new, world-class stadium and state-of-the-art training centre."

Amanda Staveley on NUFC

Despite leaving Newcastle over a year ago, Staveley has continued to publicly demonstrate her support for the club.

She was in attendance at Wembley Stadium with her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, and son, Alexander, as Newcastle ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought to win the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 win over Liverpool.

“We're just so proud of everybody,” Staveley said ahead of the final. “And we're so excited also for the fans to have this because it's the most incredible day.

“I do feel a bit like a mum, a very proud mum. So I'll be very nervous. And I just, I don't want to embarrass myself. I did last [final v Manchester United], I cried a lot. But it's the most remarkable privilege for me to be there with the fans. So I'm looking forward to celebrating as a fan.”