Spurs have had their plans for a new stadium approved, but have also revealed they have registered an interest in the Olympic Stadium.
Londoners express interest in Olympic venue
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed they have registered an interest in occupying the Olympic Stadium in East London after the 2012 Games.
Spurs had their planning application for a new stadium approved by Haringey Council on Thursday night.
But they have now surprisingly joined fellow Premier League club West Ham United in expressing an interest in the Stratford ground.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said in a statement: "I can also confirm we have registered an interest in the Olympic Stadium site within the deadline of September 30, in conjunction with AEG (Europe), the world's largest entertainment and facilities management company.
"It is only prudent and good management that we ensure that we investigate all possible options for the club. We were informed by the Olympic Park Legacy Company that were we not to register an interest at this time, there would not be an opportunity at any future date.
"We have always maintained that we wouldn't undertake any project that could undermine the overall financial stability and future success of the club and this shall remain our guiding principle going forward and in determining our best option in the interests of the club and all its fans and stakeholders."
Tottenham's preferred option appears to be to build a new stadium closer to their existing North London ground White Hart Lane.
Levy was thrilled at the news Spurs' application for what is called the Northumberland Development Project was approved by Haringey Council late on Thursday.
Delighted
"Clearly we are delighted with this unanimous decision and are grateful to all those who expressed such clear support for the plans," he said.
"I should stress that there is still much work to be done. We shall continue to work with Haringey Council and the application will now be considered by the Mayor of London and referred to the Secretary of State.
"We shall keep everyone connected with the club updated over the coming months as discussions continue with the various public sector bodies."
But Tottenham's interest has been questioned by sources at Upton Park.
"How will the Legacy Committee view the Tottenham application, when it's clearly just one of a number of options they are looking at and appears just a backup plan in case something goes wrong with their plan for a new stadium in Harringay?" said a West Ham insider to Sky Sports News' chief news reporter Bryan Swanson.
"Imagine if Liverpool or Everton wanted to build one in Wigan or Blackburn? Or if Manchester United moved to Bolton? Tottenham moving to Newham is the same thing.
"They are a North London club; this stadium is in East London. We really believe our proposal is the best one. Together with Newham we have produced a proposal which offers the community in East London a real Legacy for the community.
"The club has budgeted, with Newham, to spend £125m to improve seating, roofing, corporate facilities, so the stadium will match anything in London."
West Ham delivered their bid to run the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games to 10 Downing Street on Thursday, insisting only they could deliver the legacy promise made when London was named host city.
Hammers players Scott Parker, Carlton Cole and Mark Noble took the joint proposal with Newham Council to the Prime Minister's residence after it was formally presented to the Olympic Park Legacy Company earlier in the day.
The plan would see the stadium's capacity reduced to 60,000 and it would host football and athletics, alongside other major sports, concerts and community facilities.
