Daniel Levy at risk of Tottenham exile amid £6bn takeover claim
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy could be forced to sell the club after a consortium led by Iranian-American businessman Jahm Najafi tabled a £6billion takeover bid.
Levy's future at Spurs has been under scrutiny in recent months after the club's poor performance on the pitch and the fan base have turned on the chairman.
The latest takeover bid is the second to be made for Tottenham in the past year, following a failed attempt by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund last summer.
Najafi is the chairman of MSP Sports Capital, a private equity firm that specializes in investing in sports teams. He is also a minority owner of the Phoenix Suns NBA team.
According to the Financial Times, Najafi's consortium is backed by a number of high-profile investors, including former Disney CEO Bob Iger and private equity firm Ares Management.
The bid is said to be worth around £6billion, which would make it the biggest takeover in Premier League history.
Levy has been reluctant to sell Tottenham in the past, but the pressure on him to do so is now growing.
The club's fans have been calling for Levy to go for a number of years, and the poor performance of the team on the pitch has only increased their anger.
If Levy does decide to sell, it would end an era at Tottenham. He has been chairman of the club since 2001 and has overseen a period of significant growth.
However, the club's recent performances have been disappointing and Levy has been criticized for his lack of investment in the team.
The takeover bid from Najafi's consortium could give Levy the opportunity to sell the club and walk away with a significant profit.
However, it is also possible that Levy will reject the offer and remain in charge of Tottenham.
The future of Tottenham Hotspur is uncertain, but one thing is for sure: Daniel Levy's position as chairman is under threat.
Conclusion
Daniel Levy's future at Tottenham Hotspur is in doubt after a consortium led by Iranian-American businessman Jahm Najafi tabled a £6billion takeover bid.
Levy has been chairman of Tottenham since 2001 and has overseen a period of significant growth, but the club's recent performances have been disappointing.
The takeover bid from Najafi's consortium could give Levy the opportunity to sell the club and walk away with a significant profit, but it is also possible that he will reject the offer and remain in charge of Tottenham.
The future of Tottenham Hotspur is uncertain, but one thing is for sure: Daniel Levy's position as chairman is under threat.