Tottenham takeover: Qatar government source issues statement amid £3.75bn reveal
Tottenham are among the most valuable football clubs in the world and are now subject to takeover interest.
Spurs are currently in the news for being the target of a proposed Qatari takeover as they plan on entering the Premier League scene.
With Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia already having representation in Manchester City and Newcastle, the North London outfit may be the next side to have Middle Eastern owners.
Daniel Levy is understood to be holding out for a £3.75billion valuation in case anyone considers buying the club.
Qatar government source issues statement
There has been legal action taken in France against the PSG’s president, head of Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) and European Club Association chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
This has raised questions over their involvement with PSG and they could even pull out entirely of the club.
In response to this, the Qatar government source issued a statement: “The Qataris are fed up with all this abuse. False prosecutions, blackmail, daily criticism, blaming others for their total incompetence, all the problems in France are their fault, every time they try to help, it is apparently for ‘soft power’. This is pure abuse and everyone has had enough,” a source close to the government even declared.”
In case they decide to sell the Ligue 1 outfit, the chances of them buying a club in the Premier League would undoubtedly increase.
Tottenham present a glorious takeover opportunity
If Qatar were to pull out entirely from PSG due to the legal challenges and criticisms surrounding Al-Khelaifi, they would likely seek a high-value, reputable club to maintain their influence in global football.
Spurs, valued at £3.75billion by Levy, emerges as a prime candidate, especially given Qatar’s previous interest in entering the Premier League through Manchester United.
The Lilywhites offer a North London foothold and a modern stadium, aligning with Qatar’s ambition to expand its sports portfolio.
The next steps could involve private Qatari investors, distinct from government-backed entities like QSI, initiating negotiations with Levy, potentially proposing a phased buyout of ENIC’s 86.91% stake.
Reports suggest Qatar might controversially retain Levy as executive chairman, leveraging his experience while risking fan backlash.
To meet Tottenham’s valuation, they could explore partnerships or consortiums, drawing on their financial prowess.
However, they must navigate Premier League ownership regulations and potential public scrutiny over soft power motives, ensuring transparency to avoid further controversy.
This move would mark Qatar’s strategic pivot to a new Premier League giant, reshaping football’s financial landscape.