Football and Business news | Amanda Staveley holds talks to buy shares in West Ham

An interesting development in the world of football and business over at the London Stadium

A consortium led by former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley has held talks over purchasing a 25% stake in Championship club West Ham.

Author | Jamie Pugh

The group, which also includes Staveley's husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, have expressed a strong interest in acquiring Vanessa Gold's stake in the club, with discussions progressing in recent weeks.

Staveley is understood to have secured global investment as part of efforts to complete a deal.

According to sources, the consortium made initial enquiries about investing in West Ham towards the end of last season, which concluded with the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League.

It is understood the group would also be open to acquiring additional shares that could eventually make them majority shareholders.

An empty London Stadium after the final Premier League game and West Ham's relegation

David Sullivan and Daniel Kretinsky remain the club's principal shareholders.

Staveley was also part of a consortium that explored the possibility of purchasing Tottenham Hotspur last season. She and Ghodoussi sold their shares and departed Newcastle in July 2024.