Report: Sheikh Jassim rules out investing in Tottenham | OneFootball

Tottenham fans hoping for a dramatic shift in ownership may need to temper their expectations.

Once again, recent speculation about Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, a high-profile Qatari businessman, suggested he could swoop in and take control of the North London club.

But new reports indicate that such a scenario is increasingly unlikely.

With Tottenham actively seeking minority investment, rumours of interest from global financial heavyweights have swirled in recent weeks.

However, it seems that Sheikh Jassim’s priorities lie elsewhere for now, leaving Spurs supporters wondering what lies ahead for their club.

Despite ongoing talks with other potential investors, Tottenham’s current owners show no sign of relinquishing full control.

As Sheikh Jassim steps back from pursuing any Premier League club for now, it’s clear that the ownership dynamic at Spurs will remain relatively unchanged.

Sheikh Jassim declines to invest in another Premier League club

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Reports from The Daily Mail confirm that Sheikh Jassim, who failed in his bid to acquire Manchester United last year, has no immediate plans to invest in another Premier League club.

The Qatari banker had aimed for a complete buyout of the Red Devils, but the Glazers opted to sell a minority stake to Sir Jim Ratcliffe instead.

A source close to Sheikh Jassim commented: "He is still a United fan. He is not going to rush off and try another Premier League club.

"If the opportunity to buy the whole of Manchester United arose again at some point in the future it is hard to see there not being a big level of interest. The plans are still there."

For now, Sheikh Jassim appears content to bide his time, waiting for a chance to revisit his Manchester United ambitions.

This decision leaves Tottenham’s ownership situation unchanged, with Daniel Levy and ENIC maintaining control over the club.

What’s next for Tottenham?

Tottenham are reportedly seeking to sell a 10 to 25 per cent stake in the club, with discussions already underway with figures like Amanda Staveley and companies such as Liberty Media and MSP Sports Capital.

However, a full buyout seems off the table unless an extraordinary offer—estimated at £4 to £5 billion—comes through.

The most likely scenario remains a minority investment deal, with Levy continuing to lead Tottenham’s operations.

While fans dream of new ownership and massive cash injections, the reality is that Spurs are more likely to see incremental changes than a dramatic takeover.