“Tottenham takeover could ignite transfer spree with massive war chest!”
“Tottenham set for transfer boost as potential takeover promises bigger war chest!”
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been seeking fresh investment in the club for some time, driven by fan dissatisfaction and underwhelming performances on the pitch.
Reports last year indicated that Levy had engaged in discussions to sell a minority stake in Spurs, valuing the club at £3.75 billion.
According to The Guardian’s report on February 12, Qatari investors are looking to take control of Tottenham, with a potential takeover structured as a phased buyout.
One proposal under consideration by the Middle Eastern consortium includes offering Daniel Levy a management contract to continue running the club.
Former Everton chief Keith Wyness, who was CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009 and now runs a football consultancy for elite clubs, has explained why he believes a potential takeover “won’t make a difference” to Tottenham’s fortunes.
Tottenham ‘must loosen the purse strings’ after takeover
Speaking on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Keith Wyness stressed that Tottenham’s success will depend on whether they “loosen the purse strings” following a potential takeover.
Deloitte’s 2025 Money League report revealed that Spurs have a wages-to-turnover ratio of just 42%, significantly lower than many of their ‘big six’ rivals.
Keith Wyness insisted that Tottenham must raise that figure to around 70% if they want to achieve real success.
Keith Wyness told Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast:
**“It hasn’t been a lack of money or funds stopping Spurs from succeeding—it’s been a lack of investment in the squad.
“You’ve got a wage-to-turnover ratio of about 42%, but to reach the level of spending needed for success, it should be around 70%.”**
Tottenham’s Net Spend (€) by Season:
2024-25: €120.1m
2023-24: €151.4m
2022-23: €141.2m
2021-22: €61.3m
2020-21: €97.2m
“A takeover will bring more money, but unless Spurs loosen the purse strings and invest in higher-quality players, it won’t make a difference.”
**“Tottenham already have enough money.
“Of course, a takeover would allow them to spend more, but the real question is how that money is being used.
“For me, the jury’s still out. More money will only make a difference if it’s spent wisely.”**
Liverpool ‘very keen’ on Tottenham star
With Spurs struggling in the bottom half of the Premier League, Football Insider reported on Saturday (15 February) that Liverpool are “very keen” on signing Micky van de Ven this summer.
The Reds are in the market for a new centre-back, regardless of whether Virgil van Dijk extends his stay at Anfield beyond this season.
Micky van de Ven is highly rated by Arne Slot, who is well aware of the 23-year-old’s abilities and character due to their shared background in the Netherlands.