41-year-old Erik's consortium, including NFL and NBA investors, envisions his Tottenham 3.0 blueprint to include large-scale investments in the team, transforming Tottenham from a contender to a true champion contender.
Erik also plans a stadium naming rights deal worth £250 million, something Levi failed to achieve in the six years since the new stadium was built in 2019.
A source close to Erik said: "Erik and his team believe that Spurs already have everything. Spurs have top-notch stadiums and training grounds, and the infrastructure is in place. But through the investment they prepare, this will be the last step to turn the club into a winner on the court."
It is understood that Erik had begun preliminary discussions with Spurs senior executives, including Levi, a few months ago. The negotiations have accelerated in the past three weeks after Levi's departure, and footballers believe Levi is the main obstacle to the sale because he hopes to continue to hold important positions in the team even after a deal is reached.
After Levi's departure, the ENIC and the Lewis family insisted that they did not intend to sell the club, but wanted to succeed under their leadership. But the US consortium's offer is 27% higher than Forbes' valuation of Tottenham's £2.6 billion valuation.
Because Tottenham is listed on the stock exchange, any change of ownership still needs to follow relevant regulations and strictly abide by the timetable. But Erik hopes to close the deal and get Premier League approval by early December to make an immediate impact in the January transfer window.