London Mayor Boris Johnson wants Tottenham to continue with plans to build a new stadium in Haringey. Spurs are desperate to move to a new stadium big enough to meet their ambitions and had previously bid to move into the Olympic Stadium in East London, only to eventually lose out to West Ham.
Haringey Council and the Greater London Authority have made an offer of £17million to help with infrastructure improvements in and around the site.
"Tottenham Hotspur has long been an integral part of the community and by staying true to its roots the club now has the power to revolutionise an area of the capital that has been neglected for far too long," said Johnson.
"Last month's riots were a telling reminder of just how important it is for Spurs to press ahead with the development at Northumberland Park and to help kick-start a much wider regeneration project that would create jobs and give Tottenham the economic boost it deserves.
"The club knows there is no more money available from the public purse and I sincerely hope that they accept the offer we have made.
"It is not just in the best interests of Tottenham Hotspur and the fans of this great London club, but of the wider north London community."
