Tottenham Hotspur said yesterday they have met representatives of US private investment company Cain Hoy Enterprises but were not in discussions over a possible takeover.

Cain Hoy earlier issued a statement saying it was considering making an offer for the Premier League club.

London-based Spurs, currently trying to finance a 400 million pounds new stadium project, said they met various parties regarding financing a new stadium to be built adjacent to their current White Hart Lane ground.

“As stated in Thursday’s announcement regarding the new stadium project, THFC has been in discussions with multiple providers of finance so that the optimum financing package for the project can be achieved and, in the course of those considerations, has met representatives of Cain Hoy,” a statement read.

“However, there are no ongoing discussions with Cain Hoy.”

On Thursday, Tottenham denied that self-made billionaire Joe Lewis was seeking to sell the club, although Cain Hoy’s announcement yesterday fuelled speculation.

“Cain Hoy confirms that it is at the preliminary stages of assessing a cash offer for Tottenham Hotspur,” a statement from the newly-formed investment group said.

Twice English champions, Spurs have hired investment bank Rothschild to advise on the options to finance their planned move to a new 58,000-capacity stadium next to their current White Hart Lane ground.

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