Tottenham fans left confused after fresh £4.5 billion takeover rumours

Tottenham fans have been left divided as fresh takeover reports resurface, with talk of a record-breaking bid sparking considerable debate across the fanbase.

Talk of a potential takeover of Tottenham Hotspur refuses to die down, despite the Lewis family’s consistent stance that the club is not for sale.

Spurs are clearly in a new era at the moment, with the reshaping of the boardroom more or less sealed following Daniel Levy’s departure, and a fresh sense of uncertainty now surrounds what could come next.

Recent reports have now claimed that a US consortium has launched a world-record £4.5 billion takeover bid for Tottenham, which would be one of the largest transactions in football history.

They are understood to be offering £3.3 billion to buy out ENIC and the Lewis family, with a further £1.2 billion ringfenced as a “player budget” to cover wages, fees and agent payments, and this would supposedly be available to Thomas Frank from the opening of the January window.

Tottenham fans react to takeover reports

Tottenham fans have not held back in their response to the latest claims, with many voicing doubts over the credibility of such a proposal.

One fan asked: “Is it April 1st?” while another added: “Are you serious? If so, we will show what money can do.” A third commented: “Not happening.”

Another Tottenham fan was left questioning the financial side of the story: “How can they put £1.2 billion into a player’s budget? Clubs are on a PSR restriction. If not, Newcastle could buy anybody.”

Others were more blunt with their views. One supporter posted: “Sell. Sell. Sell. We need owners that will invest and make it possible for us to win the Premier League and the Champions League.”

Another remained unconvinced by the timing of the reports, writing: “As if a takeover would be complete by January.”

Spurs fans cautious despite big-money links

This is not entirely new within Tottenham as there have long been reports linking the club with outside interest, although nothing concrete has ever materialised.

At this point, Spurs supporters are more likely to treat the latest claims with a pinch of salt until there is an accepted bid on the table, given how often these stories circulate without any real substance.

The Lewis family have promised to show more ambition in their ownership, and while their actions have not yet matched those words, judgment can perhaps only be passed over the coming summer windows when their plans truly come to light.

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