Newcastle United saviour to break silence today in huge Spurs takeover update
Amanda Staveley has made no secret of her desire to return to top-level football.
Amanda Staveley’s entity PCP Capital Partners will reportedly release a statement distancing themselves from Tottenham Hotspur.
A whirlwind few days has resulted in Daniel Levy stepping down as Spurs CEO after 25 years. This has fuelled speculation that former Newcastle United co-owner Staveley could broker a deal alongside Middle Eastern backers.
The Ripon-born businesswoman facilitated Manchester City’s and Newcastle’s takeover - owning a stake in the latter until last year. Staveley has made it public that she would consider a Premier League return.
Amanda Staveley statement
However, Sky Sports report that she will be forced to clarify her position following discussions with the UK takeover watchdog. As per the UK Takeover Code, announcing she will not be buying the club does not block her from future bids.
Staveley is thought to have been engaging with potential investors about a Tottenham takeover. The report suggests the Lewis family - despite the noise since Levy’s exit - do not want to sell the club.
Amanda Staveley confirms football ambitions
As quoted by the BBC in December, Staveley admitted her desire to return to the football arena. She said: "First of all, I think all we can do is thank the amazing Newcastle community and the founders for all the support that we had and and continue to get.
"It's so hard to move on from a club that's amazing. We could never move on from Newcastle and we never will. But yes, we're looking at a number of investment operations.
"We can't say too much at the moment because of you know, rules around it. But we will be able to talk about it, hopefully in the not-too-distant future."
Daniel Levy statement
“I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees,” Levy told the club website. “We have built this club into a global heavyweight competing at the highest level. More than that, we have built a community.
“I was lucky enough to work with some of the greatest people in this sport, from the team at Lilywhite House and Hotspur Way to all the players and managers over the years. I wish to thank all the fans that have supported me over the years.
“It hasn’t always been an easy journey but significant progress has been made. I will continue to support this club passionately.”