Anil Ambani, the Indian billionaire has shortlisted Tottenham and West Ham for purchase, reports the Sunday Mirror. Ambani, the sixth richest man in the world with an estimated fortune of £20billion, has been linked to a host of Premier League clubs including Newcastle, Liverpool and Everton.

It looks likely that he will switch his attention to the troubled Hammers rather than become embroiled in lengthy financial negotiations to purchase Spurs.

Ambani has been told the Hammers could be purchased for £150million, some £350m less than he would be asked to find to take control at Tottenham.