Former Premier League midfielder Noel Whelan believes that West Ham would have plenty of suitors if the club is made available for sale by tis current owners.
Speaking to Football Insider, the pundit was clear in his belief that West Ham is a valuable asset amid claims from the same source that the owners value the club at an eye-watering £600m despite the current economic climate. He predicted:
There will be no shortage of takers if and when West Ham goes up for sale. That is a very desirable club to own. A London based club will always be an attractive option to investors.
They’ve got the London Stadium as well. That wouldn’t put anyone off a potential purchase it has to be said. I’m sure there would be a lot of investors queueing up and being very curious about that one if the opportunity to buy the club was ever there.
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It should be noted that West Ham do not own the London Stadium but instead rent it from the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), paying an annual fee of £2.5m. The rent would be halved to £1.25m if West Ham are relegated.
Regardless of that, the current Irons squad looks increasingly competitive and healthy, whilst the training and youth facilities offer a state-of-the-art platform for growth.
The desired figure by the owners feels unrealistic given the impact of the global pandemic on football finances, but Whelan is certainly justified in claiming that West Ham remains an attractive prospect for potential suitors.
