Ex-Spurs Star Vega: Sell Club After Failed Transfers

Key Points

• Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega, who played for the club from 1997 to 2001 and won the 1999 League Cup, has publicly urged the Lewis family, majority owners via ENIC, to sell the club or seek a new owner following a disappointing January 2026 transfer window.
• Vega tweeted: “I am more convinced than ever. The owners (the Lewis family) need to sell now, or at least start looking for a new owner. Enough is enough. You have had enough time to address the situation at the club from a footballing perspective.”​
• In another post, Vega stated: “It’s a shame the Lewis family doesn’t want to sell the Club!” as reported in coverage of his social media activity.​
• Tottenham Hotspur, under head coach Thomas Frank, sit 14th in the Premier League table after 24 matches, having won just seven games amid poor form.
• The club has exited both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup early this season, heightening fan frustrations on and off the pitch.​
• January 2026 transfers included ins: Conor Gallagher (£35m from Atletico Madrid), Souza (£13m from Santos), James Wilson (loan from Hearts), and loan returns of Yang Min-hyeok and Alfie Dorrington; outs: Brennan Johnson (£35m to Crystal Palace), Jamie Donley (loan to Oxford United), Manor Solomon (loan to Fiorentina), Kota Takai (loan to Borussia Monchengladbach), Yang Min-hyeok (loan to Coventry City).
• Thomas Frank was appointed Tottenham head coach in June 2025, succeeding Ange Postecoglou after seven years at Brentford.​
• Joe Lewis, whose family controls ENIC, relinquished operational control in 2022 but remains influential; past reports noted considerations of sale amid fan discontent.
• Vega has a history of criticising Tottenham’s hierarchy, previously praising Daniel Levy’s business acumen but urging a sale to ambitious investors.​
• Supporters’ unhappiness stems from perceived lack of ambition, with protests and calls for change growing.​

North London, (North London News) – February 4, 2026 – Ramon Vega, ex-Tottenham star and 1999 League Cup winner, has demanded that the club’s owners, the Lewis family, sell up immediately after what he deems a failed January transfer window, amid Spurs’ dismal 14th place in the Premier League under Thomas Frank.

Who is Ramon Vega and Why Does His Opinion Matter?

Ramon Vega played for Tottenham Hotspur from 1997 to 2001, featuring in 90 matches and etching his name in club history as part of the 1999 League Cup-winning team that defeated Leicester City 1-0 at Wembley. The Swiss defender, now 53, remains deeply connected to the club and frequently voices frustrations on social media about its direction.

As reported by Spurs Web in an exclusive interview, Vega expressed respect for former chairman Daniel Levy’s off-pitch achievements but insisted:

“They have to look into potentially moving on and selling the club because that might be a solution that will potentially take away a little bit of the pain that Daniel Levy and the board are suffering.”

His latest outburst post-January window underscores ongoing fan discontent, amplified by his insider perspective.

Vega’s comments resonate because he embodies the era when Spurs last lifted silverware, contrasting sharply with the current trophyless stretch exceeding two decades.​

What Did Ramon Vega Exactly Say About the Owners?

In a direct tweet captured across media outlets, Vega declared:

“I am more convinced than ever. The owners (the Lewis family) need to sell now, or at least start looking for a new owner,”

adding,

“Enough is enough. You have had enough time to address the situation at the club from a footballing perspective.”

To The Lane and Back reported Vega slamming the hierarchy on X (formerly Twitter):

“It’s a shame the Lewis family doesn’t want to sell the Club!”

This followed reports of the Lewis family rejecting takeover bids and denying sale intentions despite earlier speculation.

On talkSPORT, as highlighted in a YouTube clip titled

“Ramon Vega DEMANDS Tottenham’s Owners SELL THE CLUB,”

the former defender unleashed an “angry rant,” analysing fan worries and the “soul of football slowly going down” at Spurs. Vega has consistently called out the ENIC group’s valuation—near £4 billion—as a barrier to suitable buyers.​​

How Poor is Tottenham’s Premier League Form Under Thomas Frank?

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham side languishes in 14th spot after 24 matches, with only seven wins, as detailed by HITC. Recent results include a late 95th-minute defeat at Bournemouth, where despite Mathys Tel’s early stunner and Joao Palhinha’s leveller, Semenyo’s winner sealed misery, per The Athletic.

Sky Sports confirmed Frank’s appointment in June 2025 as Postecoglou’s successor, with Spurs eyeing Champions League after Europa League success, yet form has soured. Early cup exits—from FA Cup and Carabao Cup—exacerbate woes, with To The Lane and Back noting more blame on owners than Frank.

Frank, who guided Brentford to promotion, now faces scrutiny in his first European managerial role, with inconsistent control post-leads a recurring theme.

What Happened in Tottenham’s January 2026 Transfer Window?

Sports Mole listed incomings: Conor Gallagher (central midfielder, £35m from Atletico Madrid), Souza (£13m from Santos), James Wilson (centre-forward, loan from Hearts), plus loan returns for Yang Min-hyeok (from Portsmouth) and Alfie Dorrington (from Aberdeen).

Outgoings per Cartilage Free Captain: Brennan Johnson (£35m to Crystal Palace), Jamie Donley (loan to Oxford United), Manor Solomon (loan to Fiorentina), Kota Takai (loan to Borussia Monchengladbach), and Yang Min-hyeok (subsequent loan to Coventry City).

Football.London reported seven ins and 11 outs overall, but net activity drew Vega’s ire as unambitious. HITC framed it as a “failed” window, fuelling Vega’s rant amid hierarchy’s “lack of ambition.”

Who Owns Tottenham and Are They Really Selling?

The Lewis family, via ENIC (majority stakeholders), oversee Tottenham; Joe Lewis stepped back operationally in 2022 post-insider trading pardon, per Fortune. A family trust benefits members, maintaining control despite sale rumours.​

To The Lane and Back noted reports of Lewis considering divestment upon sacking Levy (pre-Frank era), swiftly denied. Vega targets them directly, echoing fan protests demanding ENIC’s exit. Spurs Web quoted Vega:

“Daniel Levy has responsibility and can’t just sell it and walk away…he needs to sell it to somebody who will take the club to the next level.”

No fresh sale announcements as of February 2026.

Why Are Spurs Fans So Unhappy Right Now?

Supporters cite regression post-Europa League win, boardroom inertia, and transfer parsimony. Protests have swelled, with thousands marching against ENIC, per Spurs Web. Vega captured sentiment: owners had “enough time” yet failed footballing progress.

HITC highlighted dual on-pitch (14th, cup exits) and off-pitch woes. talkSPORT discussions with Vega linked business focus over football “soul.” Patience thins, with Frank at risk despite owners’ greater culpability.​​

Could Selling the Club Revive Tottenham?

Vega argues a sale to “ambitious” investors could end pain, cashing in on Levy-era assets like the £1bn stadium. He caveats: not to highest bidder, but those prioritising trophies.

Past bids rejected over control/valuation; ENIC injected funds recently but fan trust eroded. If realised, a £4-5bn deal could usher ambition, per rumours. Yet, as Vega notes, finding the right buyer remains key amid 20+ year drought.

What Do Other Ex-Players Say About Tottenham’s Direction?

While Vega leads criticism, broader discourse echoes via talkSPORT panels. No direct counter-quotes emerged, but Vega’s exclusivity to Spurs Web underscores his measured yet firm stance.​​

Media like HITC positions him as voice of frustrated faithful, holding “club close to his heart.” His rants amplify growing pundit calls on Levy/ENIC missteps hiding behind managers.