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Tottenham Hotspur are entering a new chapter that could reshape the way the club approaches transfers, following Daniel Levy‘s recent exit.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to embark on a new era with former club chairman Daniel Levy having stepped down days after the British transfer window slammed shut.

Levy has been the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League, but his 25-year reign at Tottenham has ended, following the club’s Europa League triumph.

Spurs are now expected to show some ambition, and it is claimed that Daniel Levy’s departure is expected to help them reach the heights they have long been chasing.

Tottenham to adjust transfer strategy after Daniel Levy exit

Writing on Flashscore, journalist Dean Jones is now reporting that there is set to be a change in Tottenham’s transfer strategy following the exit of Daniel Levy.

It is understood that at the board level, the club’s focus is now shifting to transfers, and a big name is already being whispered, Rafael Leao.

It is claimed that in the final days of the summer window, Spurs made an ambitious enquiry for the AC Milan forward, but at the time, the move felt out of reach, with Milan valuing the winger at over £100 million (€117m).

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However, Tottenham Hotspur’s desire to test the waters is now being seen as significant following the departure of Levy.

Spurs expected to pursue marquee signings in new era

Of course, during Daniel Levy’s 25 years as chairman, Spurs often prioritised shrewd signings, where they did not often tend to splash the cash, but that could change now as Tottenham are understood to be eyeing a marquee addition.

Whether their statement signing turns out to be Rafael Leao or not remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Tottenham are daring to think bigger, looking for a poster boy rather than a stopgap.

With a fresh strategy expected to take shape over the next two years, fans are now being told to expect more of the same calibre of names on future shortlists.

Johan Lange has explained why Tottenham Hotspur had to delay some of their transfer business until very late in the transfer window, and has hinted that the club may have benefited from being snubbed by Eberechi Eze.

Tottenham’s search for a number ten was protracted, and the Lilywhites missed out on a couple of their top targets in Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White.

However, in the final days of the transfer window, Spurs struck a deal with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons, who initially appeared to be on his way to Chelsea.

The signing of the Netherlands international is seen as a real coup for the Lilywhites, with Thomas Frank playing a key role in convincing Simons on a move to Spurs.

Johan Lange explains why Tottenham left their business until late

While most Spurs fans are happy with the signings that the club have made this summer, many are frustrated that the club were not able to deliver these signings earlier in the summer.

However, Lange has now explained that some of the players that Tottenham ended up signing only became available at the latter stages of the window.

The Spurs technical director told the club’s official channel: “I think when you go through a transfer period over a few months, for lots of clubs and also for ours, there were bumps along the way.

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“There’s no doubt about that. But it’s not so much if there are bumps along the way because inevitably that will happen. It’s how you react to those challenges you are facing.

“In some aspects here, players that we would have liked to sign earlier in the window were not available, and they were available later in the window. I think when we look back at the end of the window, the outcome has been fantastic for us.”

Lange hints that Spurs are happier with Xavi Simons than Eberechi Eze

While the Dane refused to discuss specifics on who the club missed out on, he admitted that they did have ‘bumps’ along the way.

However, the Spurs technical director insisted that the Lilywhites are over the moon to end up with Simons, revealing that the Dutchman was extremely keen on being part of the project at N17.

Johan Lange added, “As said, if you have a bump along the way, sometimes things can turn out for the better. When we had the conversation with Xavi, I saw his desire and determination to join our football club. It was fantastic for us, because what he has shown so far in his career, from a very, very young age, played together with some of the best players in the world when you really dig into his story.

“The impact he had at Eindhoven, the impact he had at Leipzig in the Bundesliga, and he’s still so young, so when you perform at this level and that age. So to bring him to our football club, to bring him into the Premier League, to bring him into a club which has a rich history of producing and seeing players with creativity and flair. I’m confident that he will be a great addition to the team and hopefully create a lot of fantastic moments for the fans and for all of us.”

Xavi Simons has revealed how a key conversation with Timo Werner proved decisive in his decision to join Tottenham Hotspur, despite interest from Chelsea.

Tottenham Hotspur’s hunt for a creative midfielder this summer saw them circle several targets, with failed moves for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze forcing the club to look elsewhere, but in the final weeks of the window, the search finally ended with the capture of Xavi Simons.

Tottenham’s technical director, Johan Lange, even went as far as to call the move a blessing in disguise, with Tottenham convinced they have secured a player capable of becoming central to Thomas Frank’s project.

Spurs Supporters were introduced to their new number seven before the Premier League clash with Bournemouth, with Simons receiving a warm reception from the stands as he prepares for life in N17.

Xavi Simons explains why he chose Tottenham over Chelsea

Chelsea had shown a strong interest in Simons, but Tottenham moved decisively to avoid missing out on another target, especially after the setbacks earlier in the summer.

Speaking about the role of Timo Werner in his decision, Xavi Simons admitted that a personal conversation with the German was crucial.

Werner had spent 18 months on loan in north London, and his words of encouragement convinced Simons that Tottenham was the right environment.

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“He told me a lot about the club’s greatness and the fantastic fans,” Simons explained in comments reported by Leipziger Volkszeitung. “And he said he thought it was the right place for me to learn and improve. Thanks for your trust, Timo!”

Xavi Simons delighted as he reaches his childhood dream

Tottenham were not the only club chasing Simons, as Bayern Munich also tried to tempt him back to Germany, but the midfielder was determined to make his dream of playing in the Premier League a reality.

Xavi Simons’ move was confirmed with a long-term deal at Tottenham, and Simons has been quick to underline his excitement. “I’m happy to be a Tottenham player,” he told German newspaper Leipziger Volkszeitung.

“Since I was a child, it’s been my dream to play in the Premier League. The club’s vision, the magnificent stadium, the fans, the quality of the team, the coach – it’s a fantastic environment. I want to settle in quickly in my new home and show why Tottenham signed me.”

At one point, Bayern were confident of their chances due to their director of sport Max Eberl, who had previously signed Simons for RB Leipzig in 2023. However, despite those links, the Dutchman made clear that Tottenham offered him the best path for development.

“In football, there are always discussions,” Simons said when asked about Bayern’s interest. “But I do not want to name names. Max was one of those who brought me to RB Leipzig, and I will always be grateful to him for that.

“The most important thing was to find a place where I could develop and express my playing style. That is the way it is at Spurs. My first impressions of the club are great; I felt the energy and ambition when I was introduced to the fans.

“Expectations are high, both for the team and for me. I am looking forward to duels against the best players in the world.”

Thomas Frank’s decision to leave Mathys Tel out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad has already sparked discussion – and now the message delivered to the young forward has come to light.

Tottenham Hotspur are back in the UEFA Champions League after two seasons away, and Thomas Frank will be hoping his side can deliver strong performances under the lights in Europe.

Frank has since confirmed his 22-man squad for the Champions League league phase, and while many of the expected names are present, there were a few notable omissions that have drawn attention.

Clubs are usually expected to register 25 players for the competition, yet Tottenham’s lack of club-trained options meant Frank had to submit a reduced squad of 22, which in turn forced him into some difficult decisions.

Thomas Frank leaves Mathys Tel out of Tottenham Champions League squad

Mathys Tel was one of those to miss out, but he was not alone, as injuries to James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Radu Dragusin also ruled them out of selection.

Yves Bissouma was excluded too, with the Mali international’s future at the club uncertain amid talk of a potential sale, while new signing Kota Takai also did not make the cut.

Speaking about Tel’s situation, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed to TBR Football that Frank made sure to explain the decision directly to a disappointed Tel, making it clear that the call was not based on ability.

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Bailey said: “In terms of Tel, I am told that he was informed by Frank and was assured it was purely because of the logistics and Spurs losing the three places because of the lack of homegrown players.

“They fully sympathised with him and assured him that it was not a reflection on him, as such, just an issue with them only being able to register less than 20 outfield players.”

Tel could yet be added to the squad should Tottenham reach the knockout stages, although Bailey noted that Kulusevski is likely to be ahead of him in the pecking order.

He added: “The player is understandably disappointed, but the squad can and will be assessed again heading into the next round, so there is hope for him that he will be involved.”

Why Spurs still believe in 20-year-old Tel

Tottenham invested heavily in Mathys Tel, paying £30 million for the forward when he arrived from Bayern Munich, which shows the faith they have in his long-term potential.

The 20-year-old has not fully settled into life at Spurs yet, as he has had to deal with setbacks both on and off the pitch. He missed a crucial penalty in the UEFA Super Cup shootout against PSG and has only played around 30 minutes of competitive football so far this term.

Johan Lange has revealed that he and the others in charge of Tottenham noticed something very interesting about Xavi Simons as soon as they reached out to the Dutchman about a late move to N17.

All through the summer, Chelsea were installed as the favourites to land the Dutchman, with Tottenham’s London rivals even agreeing personal terms with Simons.

However, Spurs managed to hijack Chelsea’s move for Simons in the final days of the transfer window, with Tottenham fans over the moon with the 22-year-old’s arrival.

Simons admitted that his conversation with Frank was a key factor in his Tottenham move, with the attacking midfielder revealing that the Spurs head coach spoke about the weaknesses in his game and how he can improve.

Tottenham could see the hunger in Xavi Simons’ eyes

The new Spurs star has said some very encouraging things during the international break, with the former RB Leipzig man evidently raring to get going at Tottenham.

Xavi Simons revealed that he got a very good feeling from Spurs when they approached him, insisting that the club will give him the platform to evolve into one of the best players in Europe.

Lange has now confessed that Simons’ hunger and desire to improve were immediately apparent to the club as soon as they reached out to him.

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When asked about the Netherlands international’s arrival, the Tottenham technical director told the club’s official channel: “The important thing is when you sit with him and you talk about the project, and you see his eyes and desire to be the best version of himself.

When we speak about reference from teammates and coaches from clubs, they’re just echoing that he’s a very serious athlete, who wants to train well and try to maximise his potential – that’s the most important thing. It’s been a pleasure getting to know him, and we’re looking forward to seeing his determination on a day-to-day basis.”

Lange reveals Randal Kolo Muani was far from a panic buy

The Randal Kolo Muani deal seemingly came out of nowhere for Spurs on deadline day, with the Frenchman barely being linked leading up to the final 24 hours of the transfer window.

According to reports, Juventus were shocked that PSG allowed Kolo Muani to join Spurs on a straight loan deal after the Bianconeri had held extensive talks with the Ligue 1 giants through the summer.

Lane has now revealed that the 26-year-old was a player who had been on Tottenham’s radar for a long time and that the club pounced as soon as they saw a chance to sign him.

The Dane said about the striker’s signing: “I think with Randal, first of all, I’m extremely pleased that we managed to get it over the line. Credit to everybody at the club for acting quickly when a player of that level becomes available.

“Randal is versatile, so he can play across the front line. He gives Thomas and his staff so many options across the front line, where most of our players can play more than one position. Again with Randal, coming in here, he’s a player we’ve followed a long, long time, very successful in the French national team a few years ago.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to receive a major financial injection as ENIC prepare to invest heavily into the club, signalling the start of a new era in north London after Daniel Levy’s departure.

Tottenham Hotspur fans would be hoping that life after Daniel Levy brings about more success on the field, as they embark on a new chapter.

Spurs fell behind their rivals last term following their abysmal display in the Premier League, where they finished in 17th place.

The cracks were papered over with a UEFA Europa League triumph, but success on multiple fronts is very much expected from a club of Tottenham’s stature.

ENIC plan £100m-plus injection into Tottenham

ENIC are looking to show more ambition in the absence of Daniel Levy and, according to The Telegraph, they are preparing to back that up with significant financial muscle.

The report claims that over £100m is scheduled to be pumped into Tottenham to help drive forward ENIC’s desire to ensure Spurs can be competitive on all fronts.

Tottenham have already demonstrated ambition this summer, spending well over £150m on new recruits as they look to push for more success.

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Thomas Frank will lead Spurs into post-Levy era

As part of their sweeping changes, Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou was sacked as Tottenham looks to embark on a fresh era on the pitch, too.

Former Brentford manager Thomas Frank has since replaced the Australian in the dugout, and the Dane is already making improvements in the early weeks of his reign.

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust (THST) have welcomed Daniel Levy’s departure and have suggested that the club now have a great opportunity to put right one of the 63-year-old’s errors.

There have been widespread protests against Daniel Levy and ENIC over the last 12 months, with Spurs fans marching in the thousands, calling for Levy and ENIC to leave.

Many Spurs fans thus see the club’s decision to move on from Levy as the right one, despite being thankful to the infrastructure and the revenue streams that the long-serving Tottenham chairman built at the club.

THST have now revealed that there was one area, in particular, where Levy left them frustrated and have urged the club to put that right.

THST want to see more fan engagement after Daniel Levy’s Tottenham departure

THST praised Daniel Levy for his foresight in moving the club from White Hart Lane to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, admitting that the move was necessary for the club’s long-term financial health.

However, the Trust admitted that during Levy’s 24-year reign, the club did not take fan engagement seriously, with their complaints often falling on deaf ears, and urged the club to put that right in this new era.

Their statement reads (via Football.London): “The surprising departure of Daniel Levy after 24 years as executive chairman of the club provides the new leadership with the ideal opportunity for deepened engagement with fan groups on the future direction of the club. They should take it,” read the statement.

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“Daniel’s legacy is self-evidently the construction of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, widely regarded as one of the finest football stadia in the world, as well as related infrastructure such as the training ground. Building such a stadium in the dense, urban heart of our home, Tottenham, is no mean feat.

“While some may still hanker after the more intimate White Hart Lane, it is clear that THS was needed to allow Tottenham Hotspur to compete on an equal footing with Europe’s football elite. Our thanks go to Daniel for his vision and drive in delivering the stadium.

“And yet, the laser focus on cost and value for money necessary for completing the stadium didn’t serve the club so well on the pitch. Our members and other respondents to our annual surveys consistently over many years valued the club’s development off the pitch, but wanted greater focus on the football.

“As welcome as the Europa League win was, it was only the second trophy during Daniel’s 24-year reign. The failure to kick on under Mauricio Pochettino and after the opening of THS was a missed opportunity and seemed to reflect an approach, particularly in the transfer market, that was too cautious and too focused on extracting monetary value rather than addressing weaknesses that were obvious to all.

“Genuine fan engagement didn’t come naturally to Daniel. While on paper there was commitment, in practice this often meant telling us what the club planned to do at short notice. Earlier engagement may have avoided missteps such as the proposed move to Stratford, the ESL, furloughing staff in the pandemic and curtailing senior season ticket concessions.”

THST want reassurance that the club is in good hands

The Trust also said that they will be raising questions about the structure of the club’s new leadership in their next Fan Advisory Board meeting.

They also made it clear that they want reassurance about the club’s strategy going forward and an explanation of the timing of the change to the structure.

Their message continued: “Legally, there is no change in ownership, but there is no doubt that Daniel’s departure represents a switch in leadership to that of the Lewis family interests. There is talk of outside investment, and we would remind the club of its support for the Trust’s 5 Principles, upon which we will judge any owner of the club. It also provides an opportunity for more meaningful engagement with fans; there has already been an encouraging start under new CEO, Vinai Venkatesham.

“The Trust will continue to play a constructive role in the engagement process and fulfil its role as a critical friend to the club. The change in leadership provokes questions about future strategy, the timing of the change, plans for outside investment and reassurance that the club is in good hands. The Trust will be asking those questions both directly and via its participation in the FAB.

“We’d like to thank Daniel Levy for his achievements during his 24 years of service to the Club and wish him well in his future endeavours.”

Daniel Levy has left his role as Tottenham Hotspur Executive Chairman after 25 long years and there is plenty to be said about his time in the position.

Tottenham Hotspur were not a serious club for many years in the Premier League. There were plenty of top-four finishes during the 1980s in the First Division, but the ‘90s saw Spurs become a mid-table team. In fact, they even finished as low as 14th and 15th under Christian Gross and Osvaldo Ardiles, respectively.

Daniel Levy arrived in 2001 and it took time to get Tottenham back up the table. However, the deadlock was broken under Martin Jol as two consecutive fifth-place finishes were recorded. Once Harry Redknapp took charge, Spurs began to re-establish themselves as a club playing at the highest level of Europe.

This success allowed Levy to execute his vision, beginning with a new state-of-the-art training ground. Spurs Lodge was left behind for Hotspur Way, a far superior facility in Enfield. Next came the new stadium, which could have been a disaster.

Levy wanted to move the club to Stratford to play at the London Stadium, which would undergo a major redevelopment. However, in the end, he delivered the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has become one of the great footballing landmarks. The new ground has given Spurs the platform to generate far more revenue and attract greater attention.

Daniel Levy chose money over success at Tottenham

As the saying goes, you can have too much of a good thing. Money was Levy’s downfall as everything Tottenham did began to revolve around making more of it. Big-name artists were announced to be performing at the new stadium, but the money generated from those concerts often never emerged.

Mauricio Pochettino led Tottenham to their highest league finish since 1967. Seven more points and the Premier League title would have gone their way, so what did Levy do to help Pochettino build on this accomplishment? Well, he gave him the money to sign a young Davinson Sanchez and Juan Foyth, the Arsenal supporting Serge Aurier and bench warmers in Paulo Gazzaniga and Fernando Llorente.

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Transfer windows like this became all too common at Tottenham. Even in January, when Ange Postecoglou was attempting to manage a Tottenham first-team squad which was on its knees, Levy stood by and let the Spurs boss suffer. Add to this the failure to replace Heung-min Son this summer, one of the greatest Tottenham players in recent memory. Even Harry Kane is yet to be adequately replaced two years later.

It is not just transfer fees where Levy liked to save money. He was always trying to keep Tottenham’s wage bill as low as possible. This prevented the club from signing elite players and put Spurs at a clear advantage against the clubs they were competing with.

Even now, Tottenham’s highest-paid players are on £200,000. To put this into context, Arsenal have four players earning more than that sum, with Kai Havertz earning £80,000 more per week.

Levy never took the blame for Tottenham’s failings

One of Levy’s most toxic traits was the way he turned on the Spurs manager whenever things started to go wrong. In his eyes, it was never his own fault. He sacked Pochettino months after the Argentine took them to a Champions League final, even after Tottenham refused to sign a single player the previous summer, becoming the first team in England to do so.

Levy’s definition of failure was part of the problem. The Premier League is what brings in the big money, so that was what he prioritised. From the outside, it looked as though he could not care less about winning a trophy. This began back in the ‘00s when he showed Juande Ramos the door after a single season. Tottenham may have finished 11th, but they won the League Cup.

Levy later went on to sack Jose Mourinho in the week building up to another League Cup final and he gave Postecoglou the boot after winning the Europa League. Silverware is what the supporters wanted, but for Levy, making the brand look good was the only objective. Why win a tournament when you could host a boxing fight instead?

Spurs are right to move on from Levy

Not only was Levy the highest-paid chairman in the league, but Tottenham charged the highest ticket prices in England under his authority. Despite this, his footballing ambitions never matched the other ‘big six’ clubs. Spurs fans have been forced to pay a premium, and yet what has been their reward?

Even after Tottenham became the champions of a European competition and set up a UEFA Super Cup clash with PSG, Levy was utterly helpless at convincing players to join Spurs. His inability to close deals for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze was an embarrassment to the club and this was certainly not the first time this type of failure occurred.

Spurs have Levy to thank for how big a name the club is today. He has created a platform which Tottenham can use as the gateway to future successes. However, Levy was never going to be the one to get them there. Ultimately, he is a businessman and Tottenham Hotspur has always been a business investment to him.

Tottenham must shift their focus now that he has stepped down by focusing on the team on the pitch. Thomas Frank has been put in charge and he must not be undermined. Instead, the club should back him, both morally and financially. The manager has to be allowed the time to grow into the role and build a complete squad.

Tottenham’s new chairman, Peter Charrington, and the continuing Spurs owners must make a decision. Do they want the club to be competing to win the Premier League and Champions League, or are they happy just to finish in the top five and run a sustainable business enterprise?

Fresh financial figures show just how much of a money-making machine Tottenham Hotspur became under Daniel Levy, with Spurs leaving rivals like Chelsea and Manchester United in the dust.

Just yesterday, Tottenham Hotspur announced the departure of club chairman Daniel Levy, who had been in charge of the day-to-day running of the club for more than two decades.

Levy was never the most popular figure at N17, with the former chairman facing constant criticism for his business-first approach to running Tottenham, often at the expense of the footballing side.

His trophy return hardly silenced the doubters, with just two pieces of silverware in nearly 25 years at the helm, the most recent being last season’s Europa League triumph.

The 63-year-old now departs Tottenham, having become the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League.

Tottenham profits under Daniel Levy revealed

While Daniel Levy had his fair share of stick, a new report from football finance expert Kieran Maguire has revealed that no Premier League club recorded more profit during his tenure than Tottenham.

Across his 24 years in charge, Levy oversaw a profit of £167m, which is £65m more than any other club in that period, with Brighton the next closest on £102m.

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Spurs’ rivals Arsenal follow on £72m, while Liverpool sit at just £19m despite their recent £426m summer outlay, which included two British record deals for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.

Profit and loss of Premier League clubs during Daniel Levy’s era

At the other end of the table, Chelsea recorded by far the biggest losses. Their eye-watering spending under both Roman Abramovich and Todd Boehly has left them with a staggering £1.257bn deficit, nearly double anyone else.

Aston Villa are next on £706m, followed by Everton (£589m), Manchester City (£553m), Fulham (£358m) and Manchester United (£261m).

Daniel Levy leaves Spurs with tenfold revenue growth

Maguire also highlighted how much Tottenham grew off the pitch during Levy’s time at the club. When he joined, Spurs were a £48m-a-year business, but he departs with revenues more than ten times that figure, while consistently running the lowest wage-to-revenue ratio in the league.

The numbers will not come as a shock to many Tottenham fans, with Levy having sanctioned some of the most high-profile sales in Premier League history, including Gareth Bale to Real Madrid for £85m and Harry Kane to Bayern Munich for £104m.

Yet Spurs rarely replaced those players with the same level of quality, which only added fuel to the criticism. Tottenham’s wage structure remains strict, with salaries capped at less than £200,000 a week, and that frugal approach to recruitment shaped much of Levy’s reign.

It is exactly why supporters often accused him of prioritising the balance sheet ahead of building a side capable of competing with the very best.

The reaction to Daniel Levy’s departure has been mixed from Tottenham fans, but there may be more exciting news to follow.

Speaking to Gary Neville on The Overlap earlier this summer, Levy suggested that he will get credit for his work at Tottenham once he leaves the club.

In one way, he has been proven right, with the reaction being mixed since the news dropped last evening, with many being thankful to the 63-year-old for making the club a financial powerhouse and ensuring they have the means to compete at the top table.

However, it is fair to say that the majority of Spurs fans are pleased with Levy’s departure, given that he has been unable to deliver success on the pitch, particularly since 2019.

Alasdair Gold says cash injection could be on its way from ENIC

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold suggests that a cash injection has been expected at Tottenham since the start of the summer, with the money potentially even set to come from ENIC.

He reveals that there is determination among the Spurs owners to push the club to the next level, and they might thus be willing to pump equity to make that happen.

Gold remarks that following Levy’s departure, a potential cash injection may be something for Spurs fans to keep an eye on over the next few weeks.

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The journalist also adds that despite rumours to the contrary, the Lewis family currently have no plans to sell the club and are focused on delivering sporting success.

Daniel Levy’s legacy may be defined by what follows at Tottenham

Levy considers the move from White Hart Lane to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as his biggest achievement at the club, and it is hard to argue against that.

He has built up the club into a financial powerhouse and laid the foundation for sustained success in the PSR era, even though he himself has not been able to deliver that success.

In many ways, his legacy will be defined by whether the club can now make use of those foundations to push onto the next level and become an elite club on the pitch as well, not just off it.