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title: "Tottenham: Joe Lewis sets Spurs takeover valuation"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-02-16T17:40:03Z"
modified: "2023-02-16T17:40:03Z"
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# Tottenham: Joe Lewis sets Spurs takeover valuation

**Reliable journalist Sami Mokbel of The Daily Mail has shared how much [Tottenham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) and owner Joe Lewis are ‘seeking’ for a takeover bid.**

### The Lowdown: Najafi plots Spurs takeover…

Earlier this week, The Financial Times[broke huge news](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/premier-league-spurs-takeover-news-msp-sports-capital-jahm-najafi/) with US billionaire Jahm Najafi of MSP Sports Capital plotting an imminent approach to buy Spurs.

The 60-year-old is apparently [‘set to launch’](https://twitter.com/ArashMassoudi/status/1625792896933691393) a $3.75 (£3.1) billion offer to takeover the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) side and the formal bid is expected ‘[within weeks’.](https://twitter.com/ArashMassoudi/status/1625792896933691393)

This comes as big news for supporters, especially those who have[protested the ownership](https://talksport.com/football/1310303/tottenham-fans-protest-enic-daniel-levy/) of Lewis and ENIC in recent years, but Mokbel has claimed that Najafi’s proposed offer may fall short.

### The Latest: Mokbel shares Spurs price tag…

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SamiMokbel81_DM/status/1625842761772544002) and sharing an article from [The Mail,](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11753627/Jahm-Najafis-planned-3bn-Tottenham-offer-FALL-SHORT-clubs-valuation.html) the reliable reporter claims Lewis is set to demand a ‘minimum’ £4 billion.

In his [piece](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11753627/Jahm-Najafis-planned-3bn-Tottenham-offer-FALL-SHORT-clubs-valuation.html), Mokbel explains that the Spurs owner is open to selling but values Tottenham between £4bn and £4.5bn – with a proposed £3.1bn sale described as ‘impossible’ by his sources.

He explained on social media:

*“Jahm Najafi’s anticipated £3.1bn Spurs offer is short of the club’s valuation. Joe Lewis seeking a minimum £4bn – potentially more. Tottenham insist there has been no approach.”*

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### The Verdict: Interesting months ahead…

The notion that Lewis is open to a sale at the right price is good news for supporters who want to see change, yet an offer between £4bn-£4.5bn could turn off a lot of suitors.

It remains to be seen whether this valuation will deter Najafi, whose vast wealth is certainly eye-watering.

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Reports claim the Iranian-American tycoon’s net worth is [double that of Spurs chairman Daniel Levy](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-takeover-najafi-daniel-levy-29223022) and has earned [billions](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-takeover-najafi-daniel-levy-29223022) since leaving Harvard Law School in America.

Najafi is steadily dipping his fingers into the world of sports finance, [currently](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-takeover-najafi-daniel-levy-29223022)holding a minority stake in NBA outfit Phoenix Suns as well as being vice-chairman of F1’s McLaren Racing.

He now appears to be the latest magnate to take an interest in the Premier League and [Antonio Conte](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/antonio-conte/)‘s top-four chasers.