Daniel Levy popularity set to sink further amid Tottenham takeover twist
Daniel Levy is surely not doing himself any favours to win over the Tottenham fans amid the ongoing takeover saga.
It’s understood that the Qataris are not the only ones linked with buying a stake in the North London club.
American billionaires and private equity funds have also held talks over the last 18 months, but there has been no bid arriving at the table
Spurs fans will undoubtedly be exasperated with Daniel Levy
This is primarily down to the Spurs chairman, Levy, who has been an influential figure at the club for the last two decades.
Bloomberg reported on 26 February that people familiar with the deal have revealed that Levy is the reason why no buyer has emerged.
Fans’ exasperation with the club chairman and ENIC stems from the disconnect between the club’s financial success and its on-field stagnation, as highlighted by his handling of potential sales, and the fact that the sale is not going ahead because of him would further add to their future.
Despite turning Spurs into a £2.8billion asset with a £1.2billion stadium, Levy’s high valuation and insistence on retaining control, either as a significant investor or sporting decision-maker, have deterred buyers over the past 18 months.
Fans see this as him prioritising personal influence over the club’s sporting future, especially as ENIC, 87% owners with Joe Lewis’ family holding 70%, has invested just £194million since 2001, a meagre amount compared to rivals.
The £150million injected in 2022 barely offsets four years of losses, including £95million on £550million revenue in the latest accounts.
Premier League performances for Tottenham and lack of silverware showcase poor on-field planning
Meanwhile, Spurs languish 13th in the Premier League, trophyless since 2008 and haven’t won a league title since 1961.
Levy’s reluctance to cede power, despite Rothschild seeking investors and his 2023 admission of openness to a stake sale, fuels fan frustration.
| Premier League 2024/25 | Position | Wins | Draws | Losses |
| Tottenham | 13th | 10 | 3 | 14 |
They view his two-decade tenure, which is marked by a low staff costs-to-revenue ratio, as prioritising profit over ambition, stunting competitiveness against top clubs.
Supporters now genuinely fear Levy’s stance blocks the fresh investment needed to end their 16-year trophy drought, intensifying calls for him and ENIC to exit.