Gold family confirms agreement to sell West Ham stake to Staveley consortium

Vanessa Gold, the daughter of former West Ham United co-owner David Gold, has announced that the family has reached an agreement to sell its shareholding in the club. The buyer is a consortium led by Amanda Staveley, who previously held a co-ownership role at Newcastle United, together with her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi and PCP Capital Partners.

In a public statement, Gold said she had now reached an agreement to sell the family’s shareholding to the consortium. She also noted that the process had not yet been completed and expressed her wish to be open with fans about the current situation and her intentions.

BBC Sport had earlier reported that the Gold family was in discussions with Staveley’s consortium over a 25% stake in the club, which competes in the Championship. The latest confirmation indicates that a deal has been agreed, although the necessary formalities are still pending.

The terms of the transaction, including any financial figures, have not been disclosed. It also remains unclear what will happen with the remaining shareholders and what the exact timeline for completion is. More information is likely to emerge as the process continues.

For now, the Gold family’s confirmation marks a significant step toward transferring a stake in the historic London club to new owners.