Tottenham Hotspur Board Confirms Club Not for Sale After Brooklyn Earick Approach.

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Tottenham Hotspur has rejected a takeover approach from a United States-based consortium led by tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick, according to reporting by The Guardian. The bid is the third expression of interest since the departure of long-time chairman Daniel Levy earlier this month.

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As outlined by The Guardian, the bid was described as an “informal expression of interest” and was “unequivocally rejected” by Tottenham’s majority shareholder, ENIC Sports & Developments Holdings Ltd. The club issued a statement to the London Stock Exchange confirming that neither ENIC nor the board of Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sell their stake in the club.

The Guardian reported that Earick, a former DJ turned entrepreneur, fronted a consortium attempting to acquire the entire issued share capital of the Premier League side. However, the Lewis family, ultimate owners of Spurs, reiterated their commitment to long-term stewardship of the club and confirmed they are not pursuing a sale.

Ownership Context

Following Levy’s exit, the Lewis family installed Vinai Venkatesham as Chief Executive and Peter Charrington as Non-Executive Chair, according to The Guardian’s coverage. The family’s children, Vivienne and Charles Lewis, have assumed greater influence and are reportedly open to fresh investment to expand commercial operations, though not a full takeover.

This latest approach follows two earlier rejected bids, including proposals from Amanda Staveley’s PCP International Finance and a consortium involving Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng via Firehawk Holdings Limited, The Guardian noted.

Regulatory and Market Context

In compliance with the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the Earick-led consortium now has until October 24, 2025, to either make a formal offer or withdraw. The Guardian also highlighted Tottenham’s obligation to publicly disclose the approach due to stock market rules.

Broader Implications

The Guardian further reported that Earick had previously led a group that attempted to acquire the Maserati MSG Formula E team in March, though that effort collapsed. His interest in Tottenham has been seen as another example of tech entrepreneurs seeking entry into elite European football.

Despite ongoing takeover speculation, the Lewis family has insisted through multiple statements that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale. Their position suggests a focus on attracting minority investment or strategic partnerships, rather than ceding overall control.