Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi have reportedly opened exploratory talks over a potential deal to buy West Ham United.
The former Newcastle United co-owners are looking at a return to Premier League ownership after leaving St James’ Park in 2024. Their interest emerges during a summer in which West Ham are already reshaping football operations after relegation.
At this stage, the language matters.
This is not a completed takeover, nor a formal change of control. But it does place two recognisable football investors around West Ham at a sensitive point.
Why West Ham Fans Will Watch This Closely
Staveley and Ghodoussi remain best known to Premier League supporters for their public-facing role in the Newcastle takeover.
Staveley became one of the most visible executives at Newcastle before the couple exited last year.
For West Ham, the immediate significance is the possibility of fresh ownership pressure. The club are trying to reset after relegation, protect key assets and support Nuno Espirito Santo’s rebuild.
ReadWestHam has already covered how Crysencio Summerville’s future has become another live transfer pressure point, and any ownership movement would only add to that uncertain summer picture.
Any takeover path would still require detailed talks, funding clarity and Premier League scrutiny.
But even exploratory interest will sharpen debate around Daniel Kretinsky’s position and West Ham’s longer-term direction.
For now, supporters should treat this as one to watch rather than a deal close to completion.
