Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a takeover by Sheikh Jassim, and a dependable journalist has now shared what he’s heard on a deal presumably happening within the Premier League.
Will ENIC promote Spurs?
Again in 2001, ENIC Group purchased a stake within the membership from Alan Sugar and have been on the helm alongside Daniel Levy ever since, however with supporters having beforehand protested for each events to stroll away, the way forward for the hierarchy has usually been unsure.
The Lilywhites chairman has, previously, admitted that while he’s not actively seeking to do enterprise, that he could be prepared to promote a stake within the membership if the suitable provide was to return alongside, due to this fact alerting potential suitors that there may very well be a possibility up for grabs.
In accordance with The Mirror, Jassim may flip his consideration to Ange Postecoglou’s facet having pulled out of the race to make an funding in Manchester United, however regardless of current rumours, the next information would seem to close down any claims that the businessman has his eye on tabling a proposal to the outfit in N17.
What has Ben Jacobs stated about Jassim taking on Tottenham?
Talking to GiveMeSport, CBS reporter Ben Jacobs shared a takeover replace on Tottenham and commented on the membership’s hyperlinks to Jassim:
“There’s been hyperlinks with Spurs and Inter. And once more, I am instructed that at this stage, there’s been no discussions for both of these golf equipment both. So there is no assure that Sheikh Jassim has a burning gap in his pocket to purchase a soccer membership.
“Sources point out that this was about Manchester United, reasonably than discovering a membership, and if Qatar due to this fact are to spend money on one other massive membership, by way of no matter means, I am not satisfied that it will likely be particularly 9 Two Basis and Sheikh Jassim.”
While Tottenham supporters beforehand needed to see the again of ENIC and Levy, Postecoglou has definitely improved the membership’s kind on the pitch since taking to the dugout, which has most undoubtedly eased the strain of the board who had come underneath criticism for poor performances previously.
Within the league alone, Spurs have gained six and drawn two of their opening eight fixtures and are one in all solely two groups, alongside North London rivals Arsenal, to stay unbeaten within the division, and right here is how their first group of matches have performed out thus far:
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Tottenham – Victories |
Tottenham – Attracts |
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Manchester United (2-0) |
Brentford (2-2) |
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Bournemouth (2-0) |
Arsenal (2-2) |
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Burnley (5-2) |
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Sheffield United (2-1) |
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Liverpool (2-1) |
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Luton City (1-0) |
Because of the outstanding begin to the season, Jassim or any potential investor taking to the helm isn’t a necessity, however the elevated funds that will be out there may definitely assist the membership to be extra aggressive out there with regards to the boss securing his first selection switch targets over his rivals within the top-flight. So, while there is no exercise now, this may very well be one to observe within the close to future.