West Ham: Staveley consortium in talks for 25% stake
Discussions are progressing for a consortium led by Amanda Staveley to acquire Vanessa Gold's shares.
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A consortium headed by Amanda Staveley has held talks regarding the purchase of a 25% shareholding in West Ham United. The group, which includes Staveley's husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, has shown significant interest in acquiring Vanessa Gold's stake in the club. Discussions have progressed in recent weeks.
The consortium made initial enquiries about investing in West Ham towards the close of the last football season. Sources indicate that Staveley has secured global investment to support a potential deal. The group is reportedly open to acquiring further shares that could lead to majority ownership.
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David Sullivan and Daniel Kretinsky are the current major shareholders of West Ham. Sullivan stepped down as joint chairman in June following a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and The Times newspaper. This investigation detailed allegations of predatory behaviour spanning decades.
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Staveley and Ghodoussi departed from Newcastle United in July 2024 after selling their shares. Staveley was previously involved in an unsuccessful bid to purchase Tottenham Hotspur last season.
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