Tottenham Hotspur have declared themselves "not for sale" and revealed Sunday night that they have rejected two approaches from consortia to buy the club.
The departure of Daniel Levy from his role as executive chairman on Thursday prompted days of speculation over the future ownership of the club, around 87% of which is owned by investment vehicle ENIC. That company itself predominantly belongs to the Lewis family, who took the surprise decision to dispense with Levy following a review of Spurs' performances on the pitch. Rumors have long swirled over the future ownership of Spurs, with talks having taken place with a Qatari consortium in recent years. Amanda Staveley, former joint-owner of Newcastle United, was also seen at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last season and an expression