Tottenham Hotspur’s owners have dismissed reports of a record-breaking takeover bid, insisting the club is not for sale.
British tabloid The Sun reported that American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick was preparing a £4.5 billion ($6 billion) offer — surpassing the £4.25 billion deal that brought Chelsea under American ownership in 2022.
But in a statement to the London Stock Exchange, Spurs’ majority owners ENIC, controlled by the Lewis family trust, said: “The board of the club and ENIC reconfirm that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale and ENIC is not looking to sell its stake in the club.”
The rejection follows two other approaches this month, including one from Amanda Staveley’s PCP International Finance.
The speculation comes after significant change at the club. Daniel Levy stepped down as chairman earlier this month after 24 years, while manager Ange Postecoglou was dismissed despite ending a 17-year trophy drought with last season’s Europa League triumph. Spurs finished just outside the relegation zone in the Premier League.
Earick’s reported offer included a £3.3 billion takeover bid plus £1.2 billion earmarked for strengthening the squad. But new head coach Thomas Frank said the rumours would not unsettle his players ahead of Saturday’s clash with Wolves.
“The Lewis family has been very transparent and clear the club is not for sale,” Frank said. “Personally, I feel in a very stable environment going into work every day.”
