David Gold's daughter considered selling some of her 25% shares in West Ham
David Gold's daughter Vanessa has announced that she would consider selling part of her 25 per cent shares in the club if the right offer came along.
The shareholding was passed down to Vanessa following David's death at the age of 86 back in January.
It was announced in August that Vanessa had become the club's joint-chair - the position previously held by her late father.
She has now announced that London-based multinational bank Rothschild has been appointed to seek potential new investment
In a statement on West Ham's official website, she said: 'I would consider selling a proportion of our shares to the right partner.
'I have spoken to each of the other three major shareholders at West Ham United, David Sullivan, Daniel Křetínský and Tripp Smith, who have been very supportive.
'Any transaction to purchase some of our shares will be with my father's legacy at the forefront of my mind which, of course, prioritises his beloved West Ham United.
'I have appointed Rothschild & Co to advise us on any discussions and will keep the other shareholders, the Club and our supporters updated on any significant developments.'
Sky News report that Gold would put up 10 of her 25 per cent shares in the club and that a number of funds are said to have been sounded out over a potential deal.
Former Birmingham City owners David Gold and David Sullivan took control at West Ham in 2010.
American billionaire Albert ‘Tripp’ Smith bought a eight per cent stake in the club in 2017, while Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky paid more than £180million in 2021 for a 27 per cent stake in the club — valued at that point at more than £650m.
Vanessa owns 25 per cent, while Sullivan remains the largest shareholder with just under 38 per cent.
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