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04 January 2008
The Spurs chairman has revealed he would consider an offer if the deal was right for shareholders and fans - but nothing of that nature has yet been tabled.
"From the moment we came into this club, there has been constant takeover speculation," he told FC Business magazine. "People know we run the club well and that it is not some private fiefdom, but the reality is no one has made us an offer that would even tempt us."
He added: "We have more than 20,000 shareholders - and if it was in the interests of everyone, including the fans, we'd have to think about it.
"We live in a free enterprise world. What is wrong with individuals building up a value that one day - whether in six months or 60 years - can be realised?"
Spurs are hoping to make an announcement on their stadium plans in June, with Levy reiterating he would prefer to increase their capacity at White Hart Lane rather than relocate.
Sorting that out is one of the things highlighted when Levy was asked what he hopes to remembered for.
"That's a difficult one," he said.
"I guess I would like to have solved the stadium issue and have us in the Champions League.
"There is no time scale for the latter, because you've got four spots and a lot of potential contenders. I don't accept that we will have failed if we don't make it next season."
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