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title: "Noel Whelan predicts ‘no shortage of takers’ if West Ham is put up for sale"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Jones"
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published: "2021-02-17T16:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-02-17T16:00:00Z"
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# Noel Whelan predicts ‘no shortage of takers’ if West Ham is put up for sale

Former Premier League midfielder [Noel Whelan](https://readwestham.com/2021/01/14/noel-whelan-praise-jarrod-bowen-really-shrewd-signing/) believes that [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/02/17/west-ham-morning-news-round-up-17th-february-2021/) would have plenty of suitors if the club is made available for sale by tis current owners.

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/investors-queuing-up-to-buy-west-ham-after-takeover-talks-pundit/), 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](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-explore-potential-sale-as-sullivan-price-tag-revealed/) 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.

### Read West Ham Verdict

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](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36043808#:~:text=West%20Ham%20will%20pay%20%C2%A3,appeal%20was%20rejected%20this%20week.). 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](https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/sports-business-group/articles/understanding-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-sports-industry.html) of the global pandemic on football finances, but Whelan is certainly justified in claiming that West Ham remains an attractive prospect for potential suitors.