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Could Jay-Z buy Tottenham? Rap star 'would jump at the chance' to take over the Premier League soccer team if Joe Lewis is convicted of insider trading

Jay-Z could make an incredible move to buy English Premier League team Tottenham if owner Joe Lewis is convicted of insider trading.

A business associate of the hip-hop star told The Express: 'More than a few of the very top clubs there (England) – like Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea – are now under US ownership and Jay would jump at the chance of a controlling interest at board level somewhere with the global reach of Spurs.

'It remains to be seen whether Mr. Lewis will walk away free.