It has been claimed that Tottenham tried to buy the Boleyn Ground from West Ham earlier this year.
Apparently it's not a late April Fools joke, but our friends from north London attempted to buy the Upton Park-based stadium in order that they may play there during the 2016/17 whilst their new ground is being built.The Daily Mail claim that Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy's bid to buy the stadium was immediately rejected - with the club's home of 109 years eventually sold to Loughton-based property developer Galliard Group for considerably less than Spurs offered to pay.
Spurs Chairman Daniel Levy's ludicrous bid would almost certainly have signalled the end of plans to turn the area into a homage to former West Ham greats.
Had been been allowed to purchase the ground, it would almost certainly have been sold to the highest bidder once Tottenham move back into their new stadium, rather than one keen to work with West Ham in order to maintain a lasting legacy to the club in the area.
Speaking about the sale of the ground to the Galliard Group last month, vice chair Karren Brady said: "Most importantly for us, Galliard are passionate about working with West Ham United to engage their supporters to help deliver a fitting legacy that will honour the tradition of the famous ground.
"We are confident that West Ham United fans will be excited about their vision and the way they plan to respect more than 100 years of West Ham history at Upton Park."
West Ham are set to move to the 54,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in time for the start of the 2016/17 season, less than three years from now. Tottenham hope that their new 56,000-capacity stadium - which is yet to be ratified - will be open for business a year later, in the summer of 2017.
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