Cain Hoy confirmed it was considering a takeover bid for Spurs in a statement that read: “Cain Hoy confirms that it is at the preliminary stages of assessing a cash offer for Tottenham Hotspur. There can be no certainty that any offer will ultimately be made or at what price any offer might be made. “In accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Cain Hoy must, by not later than 5pm on Oct 10, either announce a firm intention to make an offer in accordance or announce that it does not intend to make an offer.