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Daniel Levy has dominated the news after leaving his role as Tottenham executive chairman.

While his departure came as a shock to some, Levy’s exit from Spurs could have been in the pipeline since Christmas.

Now that the 63-year-old has left his post, Jamie O’Hara believes that Tottenham can win more trophies.

Meanwhile, Ally McCoist has been quick to give credit to the Lilywhites despite talk of a dictatorship in North London.

Ally McCoist makes bold Tottenham claim to Jeff Stelling

Levy has often been criticised by Tottenham supporters for failing to build on the success created in North London.

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There were times when the Lilywhites were challenging for the Champions League and Premier League titles, but expectations have dampened in recent times.

Many blamed a lack of investment for Spurs not fulfilling their potential, with Levy a common target for supporters.

This summer, Tottenham missed out on several key targets, including Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White, with some saying that they simply do not know how to spend big money.

On talkSPORT on Monday morning, Stelling and McCoist were discussing Levy’s tenure, pointing out that things were perhaps not what they seemed from the outside looking in.

“It appeared from the outside something of a dictatorship, and I’m not saying that’s necessarily a bad thing,” said Stelling on 8 September.

“I would be very surprised, though, Jeff, if Levy wasn’t under instructions by the owners to effectively go to whatever level of price and things like that on transfers because he did have somebody to answer to,” McCoist replied.

“The first thing that you’ve got to say, as a financial institution and as a business, it’s probably one of the best-run clubs in the country, if not the best.”

Spurs supporters should reserve judgement on Daniel Levy

While there are credible points on both sides of the argument, it is difficult to judge Levy now.

Yes, there is a valid belief that he did not act accordingly when the Lilywhites were battling for major honours.

Indeed, the business carried out by Liverpool this summer highlights what must be done to increase their standing in European football.

However, Levy’s main aim was the make the North London outfit a sustainable club and he has done that.

Of course, if Spurs go on to be successful and win major honours, then questions must be asked of the 63-year-old.

However, if things take a turn in the opposite direction, then people will look back at Levy’s tenure more fondly.

The next five years will be a telling period and one that could define the memory of Levy.

Tottenham have been linked with a takeover ever since Daniel Levy stepped down as chairman.

It has been suggested that Joe Lewis is keen to take Tottenham in a new direction. As such, there has been a huge shake-up at Hotspur Way.

Vinai Venkatesham officially became Tottenham CEO in the summer and has been praised for several changes since. Ange Postecoglou was dismissed as manager, while Donna-Maria Cullen left her role as Executive Director at Tottenham.

Now, the North London club continues to navigate the fallout of Levy leaving his position as Tottenham chairman.

Amanda Staveley not expected to make formal offer for Tottenham

It has been suggested that the floodgates could open for a Tottenham takeover now that Levy is no longer chairman.

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Former Newcastle United director Amanda Staveley has been linked with a mega Spurs takeover bid. Her involvement makes sense, considering that in September 2024, Staveley was preparing to invest in Tottenham, alongside her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi.

However, as reported by Sky News reporter Mark Kleinman via X on 7 September, a vehicle controlled by Staveley is set to issue a statement imminently stating it does not intend to make a former offer for Tottenham. This comes after heightened speculation in the wake of Levy’s exit.

This comes as no surprise as the Lewis family are said to have no plans of selling their Tottenham shares and remains committed to the North London club.

What is next for Tottenham and ENIC?

In light of Levy’s exit and the Lewis family’s commitment, there will be more emphasis on Spurs’ sporting results moving forward.

The North London side’s movements in the summer market are demonstrative of this. The signings of Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani at Tottenham are unlike previous signings under Levy. This has given rise to the idea that the “wheels were in motion” for Levy’s exit as Spurs chairman.

With Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha also arriving at Hotspur Way, and Thomas Frank being named head coach, it is clear that a new era at Spurs is only getting started.

Tottenham are undergoing a pivotal period in their history following the departure of Daniel Levy.

Levy departed his role as Spurs executive chairman after 24 years at the helm in North London.

It has been said that Tottenham could have spent like Liverpool this summer if ENIC had changed tack.

Now, ENIC have already made their intentions clear ahead of a key deadline that could define the Lilywhites.

ENIC not interested in selling Tottenham stake

There has been intense speculation that Levy’s exit from Spurs would lead to a takeover bid.

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The changes at the North London club were steered by the Lewis family, who own a controlling stake through ENIC.

While Levy brought financial stability, it is believed that his exit has occurred to drive on-field success by challenging for more major trophies.

Now, ENIC has received and rejected two separate preliminary expressions of interest for its stake in the North London club, according to Kaveh Solhekol via X on 8 September.

The chief correspondent of Sky Sports reports that they were from Amanda Staveley’s PCP International and a consortium led by Roger Kennedy and Wing Fai-Ng.

He adds that Spurs’ board say that the Premier League club is not for sale and that ENIC is not interested in selling its stake in Tottenham.

Now, the two interested parties have until 5pm on 5 October to announce their intentions by making an offer or not.

Furthermore, if the North London club was to be sold – which is not looking likely – it would be expected to be valued at up to £4billion.

Why are ENIC taking a tough stance on Spurs?

ENIC and the Lewis family clearly view Tottenham as a significant asset, which is unsurprising given how the North London club has evolved over the last few decades.

Given that Tottenham are expected to be valued at up to £4b, there is no rush to sell, as that value could increase over the coming years.

Of course, the stadium is lucrative to Tottenham, and that will continue to bring in a steady flow of income all-year round.

Moreover, in terms of revenue, Spurs are in the top 10 European clubs, even ahead of London rivals Chelsea.

While ENIC have offers on the table, the Premier League outfit are in such a healthy position that they do not need to rush to sell their stake.

Daniel Levy’s decision to step down at Tottenham may not be quite as sudden as it seems.

The Lilywhites chief announced his decision to quit his role as executive chairman with immediate effect last Thursday, after over 25 years at the helm of the North Londoners.

Levy’s departure from Spurs has prompted speculation over a possible takeover, but the Lewis family have no intention to sell up at this moment in time.

Thomas Frank has been watching all of this unfold during the international break, and he has now already seen a seismic change at the club within months of his arrival.

This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.

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Thomas Frank to be concerned by Daniel Levy exit

Levy was central in Frank’s arrival at Tottenham, and the new boss is certainly within his rights to be a little confused at the situation that has played out in front of him.

Spurs are not planning to restructure the club hierarchy at the moment, but it is undoubtedly a significant change for a manager to lose his chairman within a few months of his appointment.

There was little indication of Levy coming to that decision, which has added to the sense of surprise that has come as part of the reaction in the last few days.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the 63-year-old must have made people within the club aware of his feelings a long time before his decision was confirmed.

“Spurs have obviously been adding people in key positions,” King said.

“I think that‘s been going on for the last three or four months, so people are in place.

“The new people that have been brought in, the likes of Peter Charrington, they’ve not really had a good chance to bed in with Levy or his vision.

“All I can say is that when Frank agreed to join, Levy must have explained his position to him. Because if he didn’t, then I would imagine that Frank will feel very, very uneasy.

“These things are not done in three months; this is something that must have been in the pipeline since Christmas.”

Daniel Levy exit could be a new start for Tottenham

Levy has arguably held Tottenham back on several occasions in the transfer market over the years, as his uncompromising negotiating style has seen them miss out on a number of key targets.

Eberechi Eze was the prime example of that this summer, and Spurs fans will be hoping that the new regime is a lot more successful in their business.

Levy has undoubtedly developed the Lilywhites massively as a club over the years, but it certainly felt like the right time for him to step away and let someone else take charge.

Tottenham may get laughed at for what has happened over the years, but they have possessed some truly dynamic sides.

Last season, Spurs lifted the Europa League trophy, making it the second piece of silverware in Daniel Levy’s tenure.

Then, Levy recently left his post as Tottenham executive chairman, with many split over his 24-year reign.

However, the 63-year-old has now been criticised for failing to build on the success of Mauricio Pochettino.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Lack of signings set Tottenham back under Daniel Levy

Spurs supporters have criticised Levy for his lack of player investment, with protests held against his ownership.

However, the North London outfit are undergoing an era of change that could be inherently different from life under Levy.

Reflecting on his divisive tenure, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has pinpointed where the 63-year-old went wrong.

“We go back to that Pochettino team that got the same number of points as the Arsenal Invincibles, that reached a Champions League final.

“This wasn’t a couple of Carabao Cups; this was competing for the real biggest honours that the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool win, and Pochettino took us that close.

“And that team, when you look at it in hindsight, was as good as some of those teams, and unfortunately, he went two transfer windows without signing anybody, which is just inexcusable not to build on our position of strength, to really push on.”

How good were Spurs under Mauricio Pochettino?

When Pochettino arrived in the Premier League, he spoke no English, and nobody really expected much.

However, at Southampton, he built a team full of future stars, including Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane, and Luke Shaw.

While in North London, the former Argentina international got Tottenham playing magical football and built a side studded with talent.

The Lilywhites were regularly in the top four and producing points tallies that they would simply love to have now.

Furthermore, the likes of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, and Dele Alli were formidable, highlighting how the 53-year-old could get the best out of his players.

Looking back, his team were the greatest of recent times in North London, and Thomas Frank must be looking to replicate his success.

Tottenham have undergone an eventful year, and that has shown no signs of changing any time soon.

Daniel Levy recently left his post as Spurs executive chairman after a memorable 24 years in the role.

While the news surprised some, many believe that Levy’s exit from Tottenham was planned as long as six months ago.

With the 63-year-old out of the way, former Lilywhites player Jamie O’Hara has spoken about what can be achieved in North London.

Jamie O’Hara believes Tottenham have Premier League ambition

O’Hara has praised Spurs players for the performances that they have delivered during the early stages of the campaign.

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Despite their loss to Bournemouth, the North London club put in some admirable displays against PSG, Burnley, and Man City.

Over the summer, the Lilywhites made some significant additions, with Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani through the door.

While Levy oversaw those deals, O’Hara believes that his exit can pave the way for further glory at Spurs.

“I think this is the first hurdle of the future of what Tottenham looks like in five or six years,” he said on Sky Sports on 5 September.

“But now I think that Tottenham are primed, in a position with what they’ve got and the facilities that they’ve got, that I think that they want to go to the next level.

“Can they win Premier League titles? Can they win Champions League titles? Can they be that football club that can compete?

“Under Daniel Levy, when in the key moments where there is the opportunity to push on, on the pitch to sign big players or go to the next level, it hasn’t happened.”

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What must happen for Spurs to step up their trophy ambitions?

While the Lilywhites do boast some impressive facilities, they do not win you trophies.

Of course, the foundations have been laid for Tottenham to do so, and they are making significant strides to challenge the top clubs.

In Thomas Frank, Spurs have a quality manager, and he has already shown that he can deliver a positive style of play.

Moreover, the summer signings have been encouraging, and if Simons and Kolo Muani can make an instant impact, then they should be able to compete with any club on their day.

Perhaps a more significant factor is the stream of revenue coming in, with Tottenham among the top 10 clubs in European football.

With Levy out of the way, there is now a genuine reason to believe that spending will increase, which is an exciting prospect.

However, the Lilywhites must demonstrate that it is more than a stadium that makes you one of the most successful teams in the world.

Mathys Tel’s future at Tottenham has been cast into serious doubt in recent weeks.

The Frenchman had his loan move from Bayern Munich turned into a permanent deal at the start of the summer, but things have not gone to plan for him since then.

Tel is yet to start a game for Tottenham in competitive action this season, and the late summer investment in Xavi Simons provides yet more competition for places in the final third.

Thomas Frank has limited the youngster to substitute minutes so far, and now his long-term future in N17 looks to be firmly in doubt.

This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.

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Mathys Tel to leave Spurs after Champions League omission

Tel’s future at Tottenham has been up in the air in the last few days, after Frank made the decision to leave him out of the squad for the league phase of the Champions League.

The Lilywhites’ lack of club-trained players meant that their squad was limited to a capacity of 22, and that has seen the likes of Tel and Yves Bissouma miss out as a result.

The omission is a major setback for the youngster, who would have hoped to have become a key player this term after the North London outfit triggered their option to buy him for £30million.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – now expects the forward and his agent to be pushing to leave the club as soon as January.

“I’ve never fancied him (Tel), to be honest,” King said.

“I don’t think he’s a £30m player, he’s not a guy who’s going to turn the game for you.

“He’s scored a couple of goals, but even under Ange Postecoglou, he was never a regular.

“I don’t think he’s a Tottenham player.

“He joined the club under the affirmation that he was going to be a central player here, and now he’s been left out of the Champions League squad.

“The signals are that he’s not going to be happy with that, and neither will his agent. I would imagine that he might be heading back to the Bundesliga in January.”

Tottenham should find a loan move for Mathys Tel

Tottenham have plenty of options alongside Tel at the top of the pitch, and as a result, it is no surprise to see that Frank is struggling to find minutes for each and every player.

The former Bayern star is only 20 and has a huge future ahead of him, but he needs regular football if he is to develop properly, and he simply isn’t getting that in N17.

With that in mind, a loan move in January could be ideal for the youngster, especially if the opportunity arose for him to join another club in the Premier League.

The Lilywhites need him to adapt to English football quickly, and that could be the perfect way of achieving that.

Yves Bissouma may have remained a Tottenham player past the English deadline, but he could still leave imminently.

Bissouma was heavily linked with a Spurs exit this summer, with a move to Turkey often speculated.

However, that has yet to materialise, meaning the Mali international is still a Lilywhites player for the foreseeable future.

Despite missing out on a move to Europe, the door is still open for him to leave North London over the coming week.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Turkish move still on the cards for Yves Bissouma

Bissouma reportedly agreed terms with Galatasaray, but that deal now looks unlikely.

Whether he moves to Turkey or not, his exit from North London is expected, as Bissouma was left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad.

Now, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has weighed in on his future.

“I think being left out after the Champions League squad will have really hurt his confidence, and I think he’ll feel very frustrated by that,” Wenham said.

“So I still think he will move, and I still think he’ll move to the Turkish League, albeit not to Galatasaray, who have obviously signed Ilkay Gundogan now, so I could still see a move to Fenerbahce or Trabzonspor.

“There are other clubs in the league that seemingly have some decent money. Also, the Saudi League is still open.

“So there certainly are options he could make. He would make a good signing for somebody. He’s obviously got no future at Tottenham now with 10 months remaining on his contract.”

Time ticking for Yves Bissouma to leave Tottenham

Given that the Turkish transfer window closes on 12 September, Bissouma is in a race to find first-team football.

Indeed, a deal would suit both the player and the North London club if they want to yield any sort of fee.

With his contract due to expire next summer, Spurs risk losing Bissouma for nothing if they fail to move him on.

From the player’s point of view, a lack of minutes will only hamper his reputation, meaning he may not command a big move in the future.

While there are only days to seal a switch, it feels like both parties want a quick outcome.

Tottenham could be about to push to make a move for Nathan Collins in January.

The Brentford defender played every single minute of Premier League action last term and was the only outfield player to achieve that feat.

Collins has now emerged as a target for Tottenham, with the North Londoners seemingly keen to plan ahead with a view to strengthening their squad in January.

The Irish international is a player who Thomas Frank knows well from his days with the Bees, and he could be about to be reunited with the centre-back.

This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.

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Tottenham move for Nathan Collins would address centre-back concerns

Spurs were also linked with Collins earlier in the summer, and it seems that Frank’s influence is having a significant say in their pursuit of the 24-year-old.

The Dane signed the defender from Wolves for £23million back in 2023, and he could easily find himself repeating a similar feat in the January transfer window.

Collins is now Brentford’s captain and would not be easy to prize away from the Gtech Community Stadium.

However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that he would be a good fit for the Lilywhites, and also feels that Frank is unhappy with his current defensive options.

“I’m sure that he would be a good option for Spurs,” King said.

“There are obviously things within the team that Frank still isn’t happy with.

“There’s been a consistent talk about centre-backs, so I would imagine that he’s not happy with what he’s got there. Although he’s got more options than he had at Brentford, that’s for sure.

“The only thing is, I look at Brentford and they’ve sold two very key players for a considerable amount, so they don’t need the money.”

Nathan Collins arrival would surely spell the end for Radu Dragusin

Tottenham are still without Radu Dragusin as he continues his recovery from the ACL injury that he suffered last January.

It is still unclear exactly when the centre-back could return to action, and a move for Collins would surely put his position in the squad under threat.

The Romanian is firmly behind the likes of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in the pecking order, and with Kevin Danso still a new arrival, he could become the likely fall guy.

It hasn’t really worked out for the 23-year-old in N17, and if Collins comes through the door in January, then he could soon follow in the other direction.

Tottenham possess a small cohort of players who could be playing their final season for the North London club.

Son Heung-min was one of those Spurs players, but he departed for LAFC with a year remaining on his contract so that a transfer fee could be generated.

Pierre-Emile Hojberg also departed permanently, while Mikey Moore, Manor Solomon, and Luka Vuskovic left Tottenham on loan.

Next summer, Rodrigo Bentancur leads the list of Tottenham players who will leave unless anything changes.

Tottenham players whose contracts expire in 2026

Spurs reportedly received a bid for Bentancur from Fenerbahce when former Lilywhites boss Jose Mourinho was in charge.

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As a result, Tottenham have been encouraged to close a deal for Bentancur, who is bound to have his suitors.

The Uruguay international has been a Spurs player for three and a half years, having signed from Juventus in 2022, and has made 117 appearances for the North London club.

Yves Bissouma was left out of Thomas Frank’s Champions League squad and was heavily linked with an exit this summer.

Players whose contracts expire in 2026:

However, he will surely play his football away from Tottenham next season and could yet move before the end of the campaign.

Davies is Spurs’ longest-serving player, having joined in the summer of 2024, but will play a peripheral figure this term.

When do the rest of Thomas Frank’s squad’s contracts expire?

Frank would likely not mind some of the aforementioned players leaving next summer, and they are unlikely to lose any of their star players for some time.

That is because the North London club have done a stellar job in tying down their top performers to long-term contracts.

Players whose contracts expire in 2027:

Players whose contracts expire in 2028:

Players whose contracts expire in 2029:

Players whose contracts expire in 2030:

Players whose contracts expire in 2031:

Unknown:

Spurs are about to enter the unknown, with Daniel Levy vacating his position as executive chairman in North London.

Indeed, that could shape the way the Lilywhites do business in what could be an unpredictable future at Tottenham.