With widespread American investor interest in the Premier League another name has been linked to the Hammers today by investment banking insiders.
The new name is that of US billionaire Woody Johnson who is a member of the founding family of Johnson & Johnson, owner of the New York Jets and former US ambassador to the UK.
His net wealth is thought to be around £2.5 billion, he and his family lived in Regents Park, London during his time as ambassador and he owns two large office complexes in London worth around £300m
He was a recent guest of Crystal Palace owner Steve Parish in game against Nottingham Forest with reports he could make a rival bid for Crystal Palace.
Steve Parish has reportedly put a £750m valuation on the South London club, surprising many, but their recent FA Cup win has probably increased their value.
Johnson made a previous attempt to buy Chelsea three years ago, claiming he was a Chelsea fan
After a failed bid of £ 2 billion in 2022 he said:
“Not getting Chelsea is disappointing, but the numbers have gotten so enormous that on one hand I’m disappointed and on the other hand, financially, I think it’s going to be a huge challenge, My interest in Chelsea is I’m a fan of Chelsea, When I was over there, I couldn’t be a fan of a particular team. I had to be diplomatic. I had to like all the teams, but we were Chelsea fans. It’s London’s team. The concept of New York and London, I thought, was one that we could do pretty well with that. I thought it would be another interesting endeavour for us.”
West Ham remains a viable alternative for American investors or consortia, so Johnson could well be a potential suitor for Gold’s share or bring in other investors as part of a consortium.
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has already been linked, as has Guggenheim Partners and Mark Water as part of a potential Tripp Smith US consortium.
Would be nice to have someone take over ownership from DS to see if they could bring a different energy and professionalism to the club.
Can we slide in to Turki Alalshikh’s DM’s and tempt him to overlook Millwall and takeover us instead?
Hopefully Bobby Kotick launches a bid. I think his experience in the gaming world could bring some very interesting and much needed sponsorship and commercial affiliations.
Brady seems to have failed miserably in achieving this for West Ham.
We need a younger owner that can introduce us to new revenue streams.
Scotland the brave bagpipes music the answer. Haggis for manager. No takeover, no takeover We will chant, Vinted for player recuitmemt,
My comments make more sense, than all above.
Privacy, Copyright, ……. Do not sell my data.
Boring room Dancing on ice, Fixtures are amazing though thanks love for your welcome back and the sun is great news
You cannot be Serious. West Ham must be taken seriously, please keep your comments. Why no sign in.
Phone me Tomo
No idea where the links come from however Woody Johnson also made a failed bid of $2.6 billion (£1.9 billion) for Chelsea in March 2022 which was rejected. Really can’t see why on earth he would be interested in buying a club who have had such a terrible season and lucky not to be relegated if he had the choice between Palace and West Ham.
Best time to buy a club is when it’s not flying high so the price reflects that. Sullivan could’ve got a much higher price if he sold after we lifted the trophy in Europe 🏆
Season ticket renewals must be poor because here we go take over bids suddenly appear from no where. Why would anyone invest in a club according to this site is in financial trouble and skint and going to sell their best assets to balance the books. Give It a rest.
That’s the standard procedure, or used to be. I think it’s an FA thing.
Sorry, that was a reply to Towers.
Exile
Thank you…didn’t know that…..mind you an embargo might mean we keep kudus, Lucius,,soucek and play the youngster…..might be a good thing
Cheers
Another Parasite that no doubt will bleed the club dry
What a load of BS
No, no,no, it’s on C&H so it must be true.
Woody Johnson?? NOOOOooo!!
Widely regarded as one of, if not the worst NFL franchise owner.
MY Jets (Accronym for ‘Just End The Season’) are one of the most dysfunctional organisations in US sports, they haven’t won anything since the 60’s and despite having the huge NY audience/support, and $turnover in top 10, they are a joke.
Just End This Sh**!
Sully out, Tim back in
It’s bull crap
What links? This is utter nonsense.
Let’s get the transfer window done before any takeover, assuming there would be a transfer embargo if a takeover bid is announced.
Sorry to be thick, why would there be a transfer embargo if a takeover bid is announced.
Genuinely don’t know
Thanks
Load of waffle
So it starts, all the BS on this site all fing summer, who is buying us , who is coming to us, all you do is copy and paste and report even what ya mates tell you down the pub! Grow up C&H.
So it starts, all the BS on this site all fing summer, who is buying us , who is coming to us, all you do is copy and paste and report even what ya mates tell you down the pub! Grow up C&H.