# Staveley negotiates to acquire 25% stake in West Ham United

Investment firm led by Amanda Staveley is in talks to purchase a 25% stake in Premier League club West Ham United. The deal could reshape the club's ownership structure and provide significant financial backing. It follows Staveley's involvement in the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United in 2021.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4gk8d52x45o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:06:53 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyle0nl810o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:53:12 GMT

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/01/amanda-staveley-consortium-deal-west-ham-stake-club) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:50:17 GMT