Amanda Staveley, former Newcastle chief, is reportedly in the process of acquiring a minority stake in Tottenham Hotspur, with non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) currently in place. These agreements allow both Staveley and Tottenham to continue their due diligence behind the scenes, ensuring that details of the ongoing negotiations remain confidential. Football finance expert Dan Plumley explained that the use of NDAs is common practice in modern football for potential ownership deals, whether for minority stakes or full control. The presence of such agreements should not be a cause for concern among fans, as they are standard in the industry to facilitate the due diligence process.
Staveley has been seen around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in recent months, notably attending an NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears. While her initial involvement with the club is expected to be limited to a minority stake, it’s been suggested that taking full control of the North London club could require a figure of £3 billion.
The timing of when Staveley’s stake will be officially confirmed is unclear, but it is anticipated that once the deal is completed, the NDAs will no longer be needed. It remains to be seen whether Staveley will seek further involvement with the club in the future or if she will be content with a minority stake.
In addition, Tottenham could be preparing for the departure of Timo Werner in the January transfer window.