Key facts
- Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are exploring investment in West Ham United.
- Exploratory talks have taken place with the club.
- Daniel Kretinsky is set to become the new majority shareholder at West Ham.
- Kretinsky will increase his stake to 43% after a deal with David Gold's family.
- Staveley previously co-owned Newcastle United with Ghodoussi.
Amanda Staveley and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, who previously led the takeover of Newcastle United, are reportedly in talks regarding a potential investment in West Ham United. PCP Capital Partners, their investment firm, has been exploring opportunities at various clubs, including Tottenham, but West Ham is now a focus, with exploratory discussions having taken place.
Staveley expressed her interest in acquiring clubs that are underperforming and improving their brand and performance. She noted that there are few clubs that fit this criteria.
Meanwhile, Daniel Kretinsky has agreed to become the new majority shareholder at West Ham, increasing his stake from 27% to 43% through a deal with the family of David Gold. The Gold Family Trust holds a 25.1% stake, while David Sullivan holds 38.8%.
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness commented that Staveley could be a suitable partner for Kretinsky, highlighting her ability to assemble investment syndicates, particularly through her Middle East connections. Wyness suggested that West Ham might be a good fit for Staveley's next football venture, and that Kretinsky holds the ultimate decision-making power regarding the club's ownership.