Former Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are reportedly considering a takeover of West Ham United, according to the Daily Mail.
Through their investment firm, PCP Capital Partners, the couple has initiated early discussions regarding a potential deal to acquire the Hammers following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
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Staveley and Ghodoussi have been evaluating opportunities in English football since leaving Newcastle, with Tottenham Hotspur also being among the clubs they have considered.
Nonetheless, West Ham has emerged as a viable option as they seek a project with potential for long-term growth.
Earlier this week, Staveley indicated the kind of challenge she is interested in, expressing her and her husband’s desire to revitalize underperforming clubs with unrealized potential.
The pair played a crucial role in the 2021 Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle, successfully bringing together the Public Investment Fund and the Reuben brothers to facilitate the acquisition.
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Their involvement significantly transformed the club’s fortunes, laying down the groundwork for Champions League qualification within just two seasons, and helping Newcastle secure a domestic trophy, the League Cup, for the first time in 70 years.
The Reuben brothers are not part of the ongoing discussions regarding West Ham.
Ownership of the Championship club is currently shared between majority shareholder David Sullivan, Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, and the Gold Family Trust.
Recently, Sullivan stepped down as joint-chairman and director ahead of impending allegations regarding his personal life.
While a formal agreement is still distant, Staveley and Ghodoussi’s interest marks a significant development in what could be one of the most closely followed ownership stories in English football this summer.
West Ham is in urgent need of fresh vision and leadership following two disappointing seasons that culminated in their relegation to the Championship.