Tottenham Getting Cash Injection from America and China?

American and Chinese investors could bring harm to Tottenham more than anything else. So it’s best to stay away from them.

It should be noted that nothing has been confirmed. Instead everything is still a rumor at this point according to the Telegraph. But for the sake of argument, let’s see why this might not be a good idea for Tottenham.

While getting a cash injection would help Spurs heading into next season, it seems that Jeff Moorad’s main purpose, a former American sports agent and minority owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball, is to “help” Daniel Levy secure a long-term contract extension for Mauricio Pochettino.

Which is quite odd when you really think about it. Investors usually helps finance the club whether it’s a partial or full take over, helping fund a brand new stadium or even acquiring more talented players.

Not a new contract for a successful head coach.

That doesn’t mean Tottenham shouldn’t bring Jeff Moorad onboard with other American or Chinese investors to help Daniel Levy out with matters pertaining to the continued development of turning Spurs into one of Europe’s elite football clubs.

But it just doesn’t seem like it’s all that necessary to have him, for one.

Secondly, it could be a bad business move to get outside help from American investors when looking at a few American owners who own English football clubs and what they have or haven’t done with Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester United.

Sometimes it could be the managers themselves for not producing good enough results like Arsène Wenger or Louis van Gaal. Sometimes it’s entirely the owner’s fault for not actually caring about “his” team.

Other times you get a PSG or Manchester City situation, where owners want to win. But in general, it’s a hit or miss and something that might not be worth the trouble for a team like Tottenham who have a solid blueprint at the moment.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 26: Tottenham Hotspur Chairman Daniel Levy looks on prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on September 26, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Now, for all of Daniel Levy’s faults since he’s taken over the club, this is a guy who loves Tottenham Hotspur. There’s been bumps along the way but for the last two years, he has struck gold with the hiring of Mauricio Pochettino.

And although the Argentine manager isn’t in a rush to sign a contract extension, it makes no sense for Pochettino to abandon a project that he has spoken highly of during his interviews. Seeing as how he still has three years left on his current deal.

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Another reason why an investor isn’t necessarily needed, is that Tottenham’s philosophy has changed since Mauricio Pochettino and Paul Mitchell arrived last season (May 2014 for Pochettino and November 2014 for Mitchell).

Gone are the days where Spurs overpay for players to help the club win.

Yes, Son Heung-Min cost Spurs £22 million last summer and he hasn’t exactly done enough to warrant that big transfer fee. But he isn’t a flop yet. Like Érik Lamela, he (and Clinton N’Jie) needs time to adjust to the Premier League.

Right now, Tottenham are a well-run club who are being selective with their choices. The signing of 18-year-old Shilow Tracey, of Ebbsfleet United, for an undisclosed fee shows exactly why Spurs are going to be fine.

Mauricio Pochettino is looking towards the future with a youth movement and other veteran players that will be added during transfer windows like Kieran Trippier, Toby Alderweireld and Kevin Wimmer. Tottenham spent just under £20 million for all three players who have played a huge part in Spurs’ success this term.

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A cash injection would be nice to have but Tottenham doesn’t need it if their current philosophy of spending wisely and promoting youth players continues to provide good results in the upcoming seasons.

At the end of the day, Tottenham — like Leicester City — are successful this season because they found a blueprint that works for clubs who don’t spend much money.

So why would Spurs change it with outside help?

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