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“Billionaire’s Tottenham Takeover Dreams CRUSHED by SHOCKING Obstacle – You Won’t Believe What’s Stopping Him!”

Crystal Palace Stake Prevents David Blitzer from Pursuing Tottenham Investment, Says Former Premier League CEO

Over the past year, there has been persistent speculation about a possible takeover or minority investment in Tottenham Hotspur.

 

Initial reports suggested that Amanda Staveley, formerly of Newcastle United, held discussions with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

 

Later, it was revealed that multiple American investors had expressed interest in acquiring a stake in the North London club.

 

More recently, there have been whispers of a group of Qatari private investors exploring a full acquisition of the club. However, none of these talks have led to any concrete developments.

Why David Blitzer Faces Hurdles in Buying Into Spurs

 

There has also been talk surrounding David Blitzer, a U.S. investor who currently holds an 18 percent stake in Crystal Palace.

 

Sources such as TBR Football have suggested he might be considering purchasing a stake in Spurs.

 

Blitzer recently approved the £450 million sale of his shares in MLS and NWSL clubs Real Salt Lake City and Utah Royals, freeing up funds for potential new investments.

 

Despite that, his overall sports investment portfolio remains around £3 billion.

 

Yet, former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has made it clear that Blitzer cannot legally invest in Spurs unless he offloads his current shares in Crystal Palace.

 

Wyness told Football Insider that while Blitzer has the capital needed to take a minority stake in Tottenham, Premier League regulations prevent individuals from holding shares in two clubs simultaneously.

 

Wyness stated: “Blitzer has the resources after selling his U.S. stakes, but his part-ownership of Crystal Palace is a major obstacle. He would need to sell that off first.

 

Palace is a complex situation with John Textor also looking to divest his shares. Until all of that is resolved, Blitzer cannot proceed with Spurs. Legally, dual ownership in Premier League clubs isn’t allowed.”

 

He added that while Blitzer could be a good fit for Tottenham, the complications at Palace make any deal difficult.

 

Wyness suggested that Qatar or Staveley’s group may be more viable options given Blitzer’s current constraints.

 

Mounting Fan Frustration

 

Tottenham supporters have grown increasingly frustrated with the club’s current ownership. Thousands have taken part in protests against ENIC and Daniel Levy during the season.

 

The general sentiment among fans is that the current leadership has failed to show the ambition needed to move the club forward.

 

Their discontent is further fueled by reports indicating that Spurs will need to sell players before making any summer signings due to financial constraints, limiting their ability to significantly invest in the squad.

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