Top journalist makes astonishing claim about change of West Ham ownership

A top journalist has made an astonishing claim that West Ham could be set for a change of ownership.

A large section of West Ham supporters want majority owner David Sullivan to sell up.

Especially with the Hammers facing financial issues which will restrict spending this summer.

After a disastrous season-and-a-half which has seen West Ham win just 13 of their last 52 Premier League games, that is a grim prospect.

Languishing down in 17th in the Premier League, many supporters feel the potential inability to invest in the team does not bode well.

Hammers have been subject of persistent takeover rumours

Earlier this season boyhood Hammers fan Ray Parlour called on Sullivan to sell West Ham so the club can fulfil its true potential.

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky bought 27 per cent of West Ham back in November 2021.

That deal pumped around £150m into the club at the time.

Kretinsky has doubled his net worth to a staggering £13bn since then, meaning West Ham have the third wealthiest ownership in the Premier League.

The hope – and indeed expectation – among West Ham fans was that Kretinsky – nicknamed ‘the Czech Sphinx’ in his homeland – would one day complete a full takeover, buying out Sullivan.

But reports claimed he could now want out of the east London club having grown frustrated.

West Ham responded claims Kretinsky wants to sell his £200m stake.

And it could be described as ‘coy’ at best, with the other key board members stating the question should be put to the man himself and not them.

Journalist’s claim about change of West Ham ownership

Due to PSR, owners cannot simply plough their own money into a team any more.

Spending is tied to income and must not exceed the parameters set for losses over a three-year period.