A consortium led by Amanda Staveley, the former co-owner of Newcastle United, has engaged in discussions to acquire a 25% stake in West Ham United, a club currently competing in the Championship. This group, which includes Staveley’s husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, is particularly interested in purchasing the stake held by Vanessa Gold.

The talks have intensified in recent weeks, with Staveley reportedly securing global investment to facilitate the deal. Initial inquiries about investing in West Ham were made towards the end of the last season, which concluded with the Hammers facing relegation from the top flight.

Key points regarding the potential investment include:

• The consortium's interest in acquiring more shares, potentially leading to a majority stake.
• Current major shareholders of the club are David Sullivan and Daniel Kretinsky.
• Staveley was previously involved in a consortium that aimed to purchase Tottenham Hotspur last season.

As discussions progress, the future of West Ham could hinge on this potential investment, marking a significant shift for the club following its recent struggles.