‘Obviously’: Journalist shares what impact QSI buying share in Tottenham would have on their future transfers

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Ben Jacobs has shared what impact Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) buying a share in Tottenham Hotspur could have on the club’s future transfer business. 

The CBS journalist broke the news that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has held talks with QSI over a possible minority investment in the club over the past week.

The owners of Paris-Saint Germain are hoping to secure an investment in a Premier League side this year and it seems that Spurs are a possible candidate.

While Tottenham deny that any discussions have taken place, CBS notes that there is ‘indisputable evidence’ that Levy met with QSI and PSG chairman, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, for exploratory talks over minority investment.

Jacobs appeared on the Last Word On Spurs last night to discuss the possibility of QSI buying a share in Spurs and what it could mean for the club in terms of their transfer business. 

What impact QSI buying a share in Tottenham would have

The CBS journalist was asked about how QSI’s potential investment could affect Daniel Levy’s role as chairman of the club.

“I think it’s so early we’d be speculating and that would be irresponsible journalism to be talking about Daniel Levy’s role or any staff changes,” Jacobs said.

“It’s also important to note that although sources have referenced this 30 percent number, that is in relation to Daniel Levy which might be a clue to suggest that minority investment would be a route that he might prefer.

“But if we’re specifically talking about QSI and Tottenham Hotspur, then the QSI mentality is probably on a big club much smaller than 30 percent. When we are broadly talking about minority investment, we are specifically referencing a share percentage. In other words, if anything comes of this, QSI would not be the majority owner.

“From there, it’s all about the negotiation. How hands on would they be? How active would they be? And so on.

“Let’s not forget that the valuation of Spurs which can be yardsticked against the Chelsea sale, which can be yardsticked against potentially a Liverpool or Manchester United sale, is going to cost QSI a billion plus. But certainly a huge amount of money for a small stake.”

The journalist also offered some insight into how QSI’s potential investment in Tottenham could benefit them in the transfer market. 

“If anything comes of the formative talks, then it would be about QSI benefitting, not PSG and not necessarily even a multi-club group in the football or pathways or recruitment sense,” he said.

“It’s more about QSI gaining a return off the Spurs brand and helping to strengthen that brand by putting capital in. Which obviously would allow Daniel Levy and the controlling owner of the football club to spend more and to invest more and to grow the brand. And in all likelihood, to keep up with some of Tottenham’s rivals.”

While QSI would only be a minority shareholder in the event that talks progress, this could be a huge turning point for Tottenham.

The investment group boasts huge riches and it could give Spurs that extra bit of financial muscle to compete with the top clubs.

Of course, talks are at a very early stage and it’s unclear whether they will progress. But it seems that Levy is exploring the possibility of minority investment at Tottenham, which can only be a positive thing in terms of the club’s future aspirations.