Amanda Staveley consortium close to buying large West Ham United share

A consortium led by former Newcastle United director Amanda Staveley, together with her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, is said to be on the verge of securing a major equity position in West Ham United. The target is the 25% share currently owned by Vanessa Gold, who inherited the stake after the 2023 death of her father David Gold and has expressed interest in selling. The prospective investment arrives amid a reshuffling of the club’s ownership, with Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky reportedly set to become the largest shareholder by increasing his holding to 43%, surpassing David Sullivan’s 38.8% stake, though that deal remains unconfirmed.

Sullivan, who resigned last month following historic misconduct allegations he denies, has not yet revealed his intentions for his own shares. Kretinsky, also owner of Sparta Prague, is not pursuing sole ownership and is believed to welcome new capital as the Hammers aim to recover from their recent relegation. Staveley, who previously helped orchestrate the Saudi consortium’s acquisition of Newcastle United and was linked to a potential Tottenham Hotspur investment, has a track record of investing in clubs seeking a performance boost.