Qatari investors ‘planning takeover’ of major Premier League club

The prospective buyers want to keep the chairman's influence.

Previously, groups and individuals from Qatar have tried to purchase stakes of Premier League clubs, most famously in 2023 when Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani attempted a takeover of Manchester United in 2023.

The businessman was in talks to buy the club between February and October 2023, however withdrew from the process, leading to Sir Jim Ratcliffe instead purchasing a 27.7% stake in the club from the main owners, the Glazer family.

Now, a major consortium are seeking to buy Tottenham Hotspur, as understood by The Guardian.

It is claimed by the publication that the investors would be willing to give Daniel Levy a long-term management contract, due to his expertise.

Levy would run the club as an executive chairman, with the investors taking control of the club through a phased buyout.

Currently owning 86.91% of Spurs, this management contract would remain in place, even if Enic became a minority shareholder.

The club have remained open in the fact that they are seeking investment from the outside, evidently with Levy stating last year the club need "a significant increase in its equity base".

On the pitch, Spurs sit 14th, having recently exited the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.

Ange Postecoglou's side remain in the Europa League and will be hoping of an upturn in form, with the return of many absentees through injury as they chase European glory.