Amanda Staveley’s potential Tottenham investment has generated a flurry of speculation, with football insider John Wenham weighing in on the matter.
Wenham, host of the popular Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose, suspects that behind-the-scenes discussions may be underway between Staveley and the club’s leadership.
Staveley, a well-known figure in football investment, was recently spotted at the NFL game between the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Her presence has fuelled rumours that she might be close to an investment in the North London club.
John Wenham weighs in on Tottenham investment talks
Wenham highlighted that Spurs has always been open to external investment, but historically, this has leaned toward securing minority stakes rather than a complete takeover.
He pointed out that while it’s unclear if Staveley’s potential involvement would lead to significant changes in the club’s operations, her reputation suggests the possibility of a more influential role.
To illustrate, Wenham referred to Manchester United’s situation with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who holds a minority stake but still wields substantial influence. This comparison raises the possibility that Staveley could bring a similar level of impact to Spurs, despite holding only a minority stake.
However, there has been previous claims that she may find it challenging to influence the well-established operations at Spurs due to Levy’s strong relationship.
Speaking to Tottenham News, Wenham said:
“I think we can safely say something is happening there.
“At all times Tottenham are open to investment opportunities, they’ve made that clear in the past. However, it has always been as a minority investment rather than a full takeover.
“Therefore, I don’t know how much difference we would notice if Staveley and her consortium did come in. However, I could be wrong, because Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a minority stake at Manchester United but seems to be the one in total control.
“Time will tell on this. However, there does seem to be something there.”
Staveley is no stranger to high-profile football deals. She played a key role in directing the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United in 2021, securing a 10% ownership stake alongside the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Earlier this year, she and her husband sold their remaining shares in Newcastle, which had dropped to 6%, signalling their interest in pursuing new ventures—potentially with Tottenham.
While the specifics of any potential deal remain uncertain, Wenham is convinced that something significant is in the works.