Sheikh Jassim has now reportedly pulled out of the race to buy Manchester United, and may turn his attention to Tottenham Hotspur instead.
To many, Tottenham Hotspur would appear to be the last remaining Big Six club to not have had a takeover in the modern era of the Premier League.
The ENIC group took over Spurs in 2001, with Daniel Levy being appointed chairman shortly after. That ownership structure still remains in place over 20 years later.
Tottenham fans aren’t exactly happy about that situation, either. The supporters have made their protests heard in the last couple of years after disastrous managerial appointments, poor performances, and inconsistent investments in the playing squad.
It’s no surprise then, that Tottenham has been mooted as a club in line for a big-money takeover. The Times confirmed last month that discussions had been held between Levy and the QSI group in January, but had come to nothing.
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Will Sheikh Jassim pursue a Spurs takeover?
Now, according to a report in the Mirror, Sheikh Jassim could be the next Middle East investor to look at Tottenham Hotspur.
Jassim has long pursued a stake in Manchester United, but has now “withdrawn from the race” for the Red Devils ownership. It is said he might now “reinvigorate” his interest in Tottenham instead.
There is a belief that Jassim is still keen to invest in a Premier League club, and his connection to Nasser Al-Khelaifi could lead him to Tottenham’s door. Al-Khelaifi is at the forefront of the QSI group and was involved in the discussions with Levy at the start of this year.
Spurs Web Opinion
I remain adamant that I don’t want Spurs to be bought by a Middle Eastern investor.
Yes, it seems to bring success, but it also brings criticism, moral issues, and in the case of Manchester City, for example, alleged fraudulent activity. Our club is already messy as it is, we don’t need more trouble, we just need stability.
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