Staveley consortium in talks for 25% stake in West Ham

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Staveley consortium in talks for 25% stake in West Ham
Summary

A consortium led by Amanda Staveley is in discussions to buy a 25% stake in Championship club West Ham. The group, including Staveley's husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, is interested in acquiring Vanessa Gold's shares and has been in negotiations for several weeks. This interest comes after West Ham's relegation from the top flight at the end of last season. The consortium is also open to acquiring more shares to potentially become majority owners. David Sullivan and Daniel Kretinsky currently hold significant stakes in the club.

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  • •Amanda Staveley leads a consortium in talks.
  • •They aim to purchase a 25% stake from Vanessa Gold.
  • •The group could pursue majority ownership.
  • •West Ham was relegated at the end of last season.
  • •Sullivan and Kretinsky are major shareholders.
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  • 7:06 PMBBC Sport — Staveley in talks to buy 25% stake in West Ham
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Amanda Staveley is close to becoming a shareholder in West Ham United, with talks progressing ahead of the new season, according to the Daily Mail.The British businesswoman, who led the Saudi-backed t...

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

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

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