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Spurs issue fresh statement following takeover speculation

Frank confident in Tel despite no goals again
  • A consortium led by American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick launched a £4.5bn takeover bid for Tottenham Hotspur.
  • Spurs' majority owners, ENIC, unequivocally rejected the informal expression of interest, stating the club is not for sale.
  • The proposed £4.5bn package, which included £1.2bn for transfer funds, would have exceeded Todd Boehly's £4.25bn acquisition of Chelsea.
  • This rejection follows previous expressions of interest from other groups, which were also turned down by the club.
  • The Lewis family trust, controlling ENIC, remains committed to driving on-field success and supporting the club's new leadership, reiterating that the club is not for sale.
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