Amanda Staveley already moving in Newcastle genius with her to Tottenham
Amanda Staveley, who played a key role in orchestrating the £305 million takeover of Newcastle United in 2021, could be positioning herself for a new football venture, this time with Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham has been open to external investment for a while, and Staveley, along with her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, sold her remaining stake in Newcastle earlier this year, freeing up capital for new opportunities.
Reports suggest that Staveley is now heading a consortium that has earmarked £500 million for investment in a new football project, and Tottenham is the prime target.
Tottenham’s chairman, Daniel Levy, has publicly confirmed the club’s openness to new investment, something that has been well-known in industry circles since at least April.
Despite some recent challenges, Staveley’s plans to invest in Tottenham remain very much alive, and optimism lingers that a deal can eventually be reached.
Should the investment come through, it could signal a significant shake-up at the North London club, both financially and operationally.
In fact, recent reports from The Sun suggest that Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe could be at the top of Tottenham’s managerial wishlist if Staveley and her consortium successfully broker a deal.
Howe has garnered considerable attention for his work at Newcastle, guiding the club to steady improvement since the influx of capital following the takeover.
Howe’s name has even been floated as a potential candidate for the England national team manager’s position, though it’s believed that the financial burden of compensation payments would make that move prohibitive for the Football Association.
If Staveley does succeed in securing a stake at Tottenham, the consortium could look to replace current manager Ange Postecoglou, especially if results do not improve after a somewhat inconsistent start to his tenure.
Staveley is reportedly a huge admirer of Howe, with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola having previously referred to Howe as a “genius.” Such high praise only bolsters Howe’s appeal, making him a logical choice for Staveley’s potential new football project.
However, any talk of replacing Postecoglou at this point would be premature and somewhat harsh. The Australian manager has been working tirelessly to instill his philosophy and elevate the club’s standards since his arrival.
Tottenham’s squad is still in need of considerable investment and development to meet Postecoglou’s vision. His focus on attacking football and long-term success should ideally align with Tottenham’s ambition to become consistent trophy contenders.
While Howe has done an excellent job at Newcastle, he has yet to deliver a major trophy, and rushing to replace Postecoglou with him might not be the best move for Tottenham at this juncture.
Postecoglou deserves time to mold his team and establish his legacy at the club. His approach has injected new energy into Tottenham, and the fanbase has been generally receptive to his style of football.
If Tottenham truly wants to pursue sustained success and avoid the managerial merry-go-round that has plagued the club in recent years, Postecoglou should be given the opportunity to lead the team into its new era.
Of course, the completion of Staveley’s part-takeover could still be weeks away, and any decision regarding managerial changes would depend on multiple factors, including the team’s performances in the coming months.
Staveley’s admiration for Howe is clear, but so is Tottenham’s need for stability. Replacing a manager so early in their tenure could disrupt the progress being made. Instead of looking for a quick fix, Tottenham should focus on supporting Postecoglou through investments in the squad, allowing him to build a team capable of competing at the highest level.
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