West Ham insider ExWHUemployee delivers his verdict on new takeover reports

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West Ham United are being linked with a potential takeover bid.

David Sullivan and fellow co-owner David Gold are under huge pressure to sell West Ham.

Supporters have been protesting against their ownership and the relationship between the board and fans look beyond repair.

But Gold recently told talkSPORT they have no intention of selling up.

West Ham subject of takeover interest

Football Insider is today claiming that the Saudi Arabian-backed consortium that has been in talks to buy Newcastle United may switch attention to taking over West Ham.

“The Gulf Nation’s sovereign wealth fund have held detailed discussions over the last month about buying Newcastle for £340million but no deal has been agreed,” Football Insider said.

“City sources have told Football Insider there are growing whispers the Saudi group could target a sensational takeover of West Ham instead.”

Red Bull have also been linked with a potential takeover (Claret & Hugh).

The speculation raises a lot of intrigue.

Two parties interested?

Back in 2016 Sullivan revealed the club had been the subject of a £650million takeover bid (whufc.com), believed to have been from Red Bull.

In the same article on West Ham’s official website Sullivan also pledged the sell West Ham should mega rich Saudi royalty showed interest.

The Saudi consortium tick that box. It is headed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has a reported wealth of topping the trillion pound mark (The Sun).

The takeover rumours have caused a stir among West Ham fans.

And when Hammers supporters want answers, they often turn to reliable insider ExWHUemployee.

Insider delivers verdict on takeover talk

And West Ham fans will be happy to hear there is some foundation to the rumours according to ExWHUemployee.

“Seems there is some interest being generated for potential offers for the club,” ExWHUemployee said on Twitter.

“As mentioned on the (West Ham Way) podcast as well.

“Be interesting to see if this interest amounts to anything serious.”