“SHOCKING TWIST! Stefan Borson Unleashes Jaw-Dropping ‘£250M’ West Ham Takeover Bombshell That’ll Leave You Speechless!”

West Ham United’s board is under increasing pressure following a disappointing season, as Graham Potter’s team continues to struggle in the lower half of the Premier League standings.

According to West Ham insider ExWHUEmployee, writing for The West Ham Way on 9 May, a wealthy American investor is preparing a formal offer to acquire the Gold family’s stake in the club.

Vanessa Gold, who inherited a 25.1% share in the club from her late father David Gold in 2023, had previously expressed her desire to sell her stake.

Financial analyst Stefan Borson told Football Insider that this holding could be valued at up to £250 million.

Borson suggested West Ham’s overall valuation might have risen after it was revealed that Chelsea’s owners secured a deal worth £20 million for an eight per cent stake in their women’s team—signaling growing investor interest in women’s football as a valuable asset class.

Currently, West Ham’s ownership structure includes David Sullivan, who controls 38.8% of the club. Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky holds a 27% stake, while American investor Albert “Tripp” Smith retains an 8% interest in the club based at the London Stadium.

Former Everton executive Keith Wyness speculated to Football Insider that the latest bid for West Ham might involve Bobby Kotick, a prominent American businessman.

In light of the Chelsea deal, Borson now estimates the value of West Ham’s women’s team could stand at around £100 million.

Speaking to Football Insider, he explained, “If Chelsea’s women’s team can fetch 20 times their revenue, the same logic could apply to West Ham.

Their revenue isn’t huge, but if an American buyer sees potential in the women’s game, it could become a major asset out of nowhere—suddenly worth as much as £100 million.”

He also emphasized that West Ham’s consistent 60,000 average match attendance enhances their appeal.

“Many investors, particularly from the United States, now see relegation as an unlikely risk for larger Premier League clubs,” Borson continued.

“This season alone, teams like Tottenham, Manchester United, and West Ham may all finish with around 40 points and still avoid the drop.

That kind of trend suggests clubs of a certain scale may be effectively ‘safe’ in the league, which increases financial certainty and boosts overall valuation.”

Borson estimated the 25.1% Gold family stake could reasonably fetch between £150-250 million, depending on market appetite.

“I know it might sound absurd when you think Newcastle was sold for £300 million just four years ago. But now we’re possibly looking at West Ham being valued at £1 billion,” he said.

“If a women’s team can be worth upwards of £200 million, that significantly shifts the valuations of associated club assets.”

However, he also noted the limits of owning a minority, non-controlling stake. “When you’re buying a minority share, there are limits to how much influence you can exert on club operations and strategic decisions.”

In parallel with these ownership developments, West Ham are planning a significant squad upgrade this summer, particularly in the goalkeeper department.

Football Insider reported on 11 May that Graham Potter is keen to bring in Aaron Ramsdale to strengthen the position.

The 27-year-old is viewed by West Ham as a superior option to both Alphonse Areola and veteran Lukasz Fabianski.

Despite Ramsdale’s recent relegation with Southampton, he remains highly rated and is expected to be a transfer target for several top-flight teams.

Notably, his current contract includes a relegation release clause, which could make him a more attainable target for clubs looking to bolster their squads ahead of the next campaign.

This planned signing is part of Potter’s broader strategy to refresh the squad and build a more competitive team capable of climbing the Premier League table next season.