AEG, which has a controlling interest in numerous sports teams and venues in North America, linked up with Tottenham in a failed bid to move into the London 2012 Olympic stadium. AEG, the owner of Major League Soccer club the LA Galaxy in the United States, also operates the London-based 02, which is considered to be one of Europe’s leading entertainment arenas and has hosted basketball, ice hockey and tennis events in recent years.
However, although Tottenham confirmed recently that it was on the look-out for investors to help fund a new stadium project adjacent to its current home at White Hart Lane after de-listing from the London Stock Exchange, Leiweke has insisted AEG is not interested in taking over the club. “The stories that AEG is interested in or has been negotiating for the purchase of Tottenham are untrue,” Leiweke said in a statement to the Associated Press.
“We currently enjoy a very good business and personal relationship with Tottenham and have been involved with a number of transactions over the years,” he added. “However at no time have we had a desire to purchase that club. We will continue to have a great relationship with (chairman) Daniel (Levy) and Tottenham moving forward.”
Tottenham is enjoying its finest season for several years, and currently sits in third place in the Premier League table. The club is majority-owned by ENIC, an investment vehicle controlled by businessman Joe Lewis.
