West Ham’s prospects of buying London Stadium face fresh questions after a reported club source raised concerns over operating losses, future spending and the athletics agreement.
The comments follow Sadiq Khan’s willingness to consider a credible proposal for the venue.
However, Hammers News reports that an unnamed senior source inside West Ham sees significant obstacles to a purchase.
West Ham source questions London Stadium purchase
“It’s worth zero as you take on a £20m per year loss,” the source told Hammers News.
The source also warned of potentially substantial future expenditure on the ground and identified the UK Athletics contract as a major complication.
They suggested additional land or property would need to form part of an arrangement to make a deal workable.
These are comments attributed to an unnamed source, rather than a formal West Ham announcement ruling out a purchase.
The £20m figure is the source’s assessment of the annual loss burden.
Khan’s invitation leaves difficult questions
As we reported in our previous London Stadium sale update, Khan’s position depends on any proposal offering value for taxpayers and protecting the public interest.
That leaves a substantial gap between willingness to discuss a sale and an arrangement both sides would accept.
For supporters hoping ownership could lead to a ground better suited to football, the latest report highlights why buying the venue would be only one part of the challenge.
Operating costs, future improvements and existing commitments would also need addressing.
The reported response suggests those obligations remain central to the club’s thinking. It does not establish that a formal bid has been submitted or rejected.
