"Levy was not a popular figure among everyone in north London, but having delivered the club's first silverware last season, acted decisively on the fate of Ange Postecoglou and moved to solidify the club's progress with high-profile signings in Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Randal Kolo Muani and manager Thomas Frank, the executive was arguably at the peak of his powers."
"According to Los Blancos-focused outlet DefensaCentral, Levy came close to going big on Madrid winger Rodrygo as his final act at the helm in north London. They go on to reveal that the businessman was ready to fork out 100m for the Brazilian, in what would have been a landmark signing for the club, usurping the record that Dominic Solanke's transfer set last year."
Daniel Levy departed Tottenham Hotspur after delivering the club's first silverware in 17 years and overseeing several high-profile signings and managerial change. Owners Joe Lewis and his family decided to cut ties despite recent successes and efforts to strengthen the squad. Levy was prepared to pursue a major transfer for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo and was reportedly ready to commit £100m for the Brazilian as a landmark signing. No official offer was lodged at the Bernabeu amid doubts about whether the project was the right fit and uncertainties around Rodrygo's future role at Madrid.
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