West Ham United co-owner David Gold has hit back after talk of fresh takeover interest from Red Bull being linked to him.
West Ham were once again linked with a takeover bid by the sports giant this week.
On Wednesday night Twitter account IndyKaila News said Red Bull were back in the frame for a potential takeover of West Ham.
Red Bull linked with fresh West Ham takeover bid linked to Gold
In 2017 Red Bull were linked with a £650million takeover of West Ham (Telegraph).
And fresh speculation emerged in February when Football Insider claimed Red Bull were looking to take advantage of the unrest between West Ham supporters and owners David Sullivan and Gold.
IndyKaila News had claimed in an earlier tweet to have big West Ham news from a source ‘very close to David Gold’.
“People. We have breaking West Ham news at 10pm. The source is very close to David Gold. Make sure you’re online!,” IndyKaila News posted last night.
“Heard from respected source that Red Bull are back on the scene at West Ham. They want cut price deal. Keep a eye on this!”
Angry Hammers co-owner hits back
But now Gold himself has spoken to Claret & Hugh to pour cold water on the claims describing them as a ‘complete fabrication’.
“I have absolutely no knowledge of anything like that at all,” Gold told Claret & Hugh.
“I have not heard of any interest from Red Bull. As far as my involvement is concerned this is not true.
“It is made up – a complete fabrication. There is no such interest.”
Denial will disappoint some fans
So there you have it West Ham fans, from the horse’s mouth.
Gold’s denial will disappoint some Hammers supporters who are desperate to see a change in ownership.
There have been protests against Gold, Sullivan and vice-chairman Karren Brady this season.
And West Ham fans have been casting envious glances in the direction of Newcastle after their takeover involving a mega rich Saudi consortium this week.
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