Former Newcastle co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi special guest at Tottenham vs Arsenal amid plans to buy stake in club

MEHRDAD GHODOUSSI went to see Tottenham vs Arsenal last week as investment talks continue.

Ghodoussi, the husband and business partner of Amanda Staveley, was a VIP guest while a potential cash injection into Spurs was discussed in the background.

Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Amanda Staveley were Toon co-ownersGetty

GettyGhodoussi was a guest at Spurs when Gabriel won the derby for Arsenal[/caption]

Staveley has put a team together to buy a percentage of the club with Middle Eastern cash and other backers.

The Yorkshire businesswoman and Ghodoussi were co-owners at Newcastle after taking a 10 per-cent stake in 2021.

That was when they helped set up a £305million Saudi takeover of the Magpies.

But they departed in July this year amid a shake-up at St James’ Park.

Staveley said at the time: “I am devastated. It’s such a wonderful club, so it feels very bittersweet.

“It has become part of my DNA, something you love so much and don’t want to let go. It’s very painful.”

However, since then Staveley has been looking at a quick route back into the Premier League.

Now it appears that opportunity is close to fruition, albeit with Ghodoussi far from a lucky charm as he saw the Gunners win 1-0 at fierce rivals Spurs.

SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Staveley was stepping up her bid to buy into Tottenham.

Staveley found the backing of “serious money” from the Middle East and wealthy individuals.

It’s understood Staveley would aim to purchase an initial stake in the club – then look to invest further.

Tottenham‘s majority shareholders ENIC are mainly owned by 87-year-old Joe Lewis’ family trust, with club chairman Daniel Levy also involved.

It’s reckoned ENIC might be willing to consider selling some – possibly even a large part – of their 86.58 per cent stake in Spurs.

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