West Ham United co-chariman David Sullivan
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West Ham Zone Speaking to Martin Allen
Tue 20 May 2025 21:50, UK
West Ham could soon have new owners as takeover rumours continue to swirl around the London Stadium.
David Sullivan and David Gold acquired shares of the Hammers back in January 2010 and have overseen some high and low points in that period.
This pairing were then joined by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, who has played a role in East London ever since late 2021.
There has been some positivity in this period for the Irons, no moment bigger than the Conference League victory, but now it could be time for change at the London Stadium.
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Daniel Kretinsky is keen on keeping his West Ham shares (Credit: Bonsoir! on YouTube)
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It does feel as if a fresh face and new investment in the East London club could prove to be exactly what they need.
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It has been a season of frustration in E20 as Graham Potter has failed to turn things around in his many months in charge.
Games 18
Wins 4
Draws 5
Losses 9
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As a result, the introduction of new ownership could represent the boost that the English head coach has been desperate for since his appointment.
This could be set to come in as ExWHUEmployee reported (9 May) that the Gold family are open to selling their 25.1 per cent stake in the Irons.
That update has also been added to as talks with an investor from the United States appear to be underway with Activision Blizzard CEO Robert Kotick, worth £5.2billion, being linked with a takeover in the past.
In the middle of these reports, former Irons midfielder Martin Allen has shared his belief that no deal is on the table as it stands, with these sorts of moves done in secret rather than being publicly reported.
Speaking exclusively to West Ham Zone, Allen said: “More often than not, from my experience, when there’s been talk of takeovers, they don’t happen.
“More often than not, the deals that get done are the ones that are done behind closed doors, and then there’s a sudden announcement.
“As a club, West Ham, they do need investment, there’s no doubt about that, will they bring in other people or sell it on?
“*Only time will tell.*“
West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan
David Sullivan has been on the West Ham board since 2010 (Credit: Imago)
West Ham need new investment
Although a new owner may not be closing in on a move at the London Stadium, it certainly feels like that is needed to boost the E20 club forward.
A change in approach in the summer may be taken up with Potter and Kyle MaCaulay at the helm, but the investment in their vision could prove to be massive.
Whether Sullivan and Co. are willing to provide that after a big spend just 12 months ago or not is yet to be seen, but it could prove to be a make-or-break spell for the Irons.
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