Industry expert: 'Serious' bidders interested in agreeing West Ham takeover deal before Staveley
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(Credit: Imago) Fri 1 May 2026 17:45, UK West Ham United are unlikely to be taken over by Amanda Staveley despite her best intentions to buy a Premier League club.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, who states there will be more “serious people” looking to buy West Ham.Staveley, who has previously looked to buy Tottenham, is gaining the support of American backers to put together an investment package.The 53-year-old led the Saudi consortium that bought Newcastle in 2021, and held a role as a director at the club until 2024.West Ham fans have been calling for a takeover of the club this season, whilst prominent figure Karren Brady has recently stepped down from her position as vice-chair. 💰West Ham United Finance Update💰 Inside the transfer budget, PSR compliance, ownership investment, and the latest London Stadium commercial news. VISIT THE WEST HAM FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Amanda Staveley to be ‘beaten’ to West Ham takeoverEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – states he would be “surprised” if Staveley was to pull off a takeover of West Ham.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness believes Staveley being linked with the Hammers should be viewed with caution.Annual Net Loss£104.2mNet Debt£192mTurnover£227.6mCommercial Revenue£42.2mWest Ham United’s 2024-25 financial results.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “There might be other suitors coming in for West Ham that may be able to beat her and be better suited than her.“There would be question marks, certainly as to whether she could handle a negotiation with David Sullivan.
It’s whether the proof is really there for each individual situation, which is unique in every situation. I think it would be a minority stake.
As I say, it’s a great story to link Amanda with every club. In reality, there are more serious people that would be looking at those situations.”West Ham duo increase club stake after Karren Brady exitAmid Brady’s sudden exit from the London Stadium, it is believed that Daniel Kretinsky and David Sullivan will both increase their shares in West Ham.The pair will purchase shares from the Gold family’s stake in the club to become equal partners, whilst Kretinsky could be eyeing up full control in the future.Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson told Football Insider that Sullivan and Kretinsky have made a surprise decision to buy more shares in West Ham.This is due to the possibility that the London club could suffer Premier League relegation this season, with just two points separating the Hammers and the drop. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.