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Industry expert lays bare Tottenham turmoil as Daniel Levy situation turns 'very messy' behind the scenes

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Tottenham have hit behind-the-scenes troubles amid Daniel Levy situation: ‘It’s very messy’ Sun 12 April 2026 7:30, UK Tottenham’s former executive chairman Daniel Levy will continue to push for the highest price possible before selling his share in the club.That is the view of former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, who from experience knows that Levy is a “very good” negotiator.Despite having left Spurs last September, the 64-year-old still has an indirect investment in the club through ENIC, which he is looking to sell.Levy believes he owns more than 29.88 per cent in ENIC, leading to reports that he could sue former business partner and Spurs owner Joe Lewis.The share in Spurs is valued by Levy at up to £1billion, though the buyer would have no influence on matters at the club. 💰 Tottenham Hotspur Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Spurs. VISIT THE FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tottenham in ‘very messy’ Daniel Levy situationEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Levy is right to make selling his share in Spurs a “hard negotiation.”Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks Levy will get the maximum amount that his share is worth.Revenue£565mPre-Tax Loss£121mProfit From Player Sales£53mCommercial Revenue£277mTottenham’s 2024-25 financial results.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “If I was Daniel, I’d probably be doing the same and making it a hard negotiation.



“I know what he’s like. He’s very good at the negotiating table.

And all that is a situation where he’s making things or making claims that will make sure he gets the maximum for when eventually he is removed from the picture, which I think will happen. “But let’s be clear, it’s all allegations, it’s all spin and PR right now.