Sky Sports News carried another rumour of a Saudi Arabia takeover of West Ham United over the weekend.
It is one of many reports that have persisted over the last two decades.
A 2009 report in the Independent, which is still online, talks of Saudi property investor Ali al-Faraj’s attempt to buy West Ham after he failed to buy Portsmouth.
In 2016, Hammers’ majority shareholder, David Sullivan, fanned the flames more by telling the official club website that he had no desire to sell unless it was someone like the King of Saudi Arabia.
Everything changed in 2021 when the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) took over Newcastle United.
In Saudi Arabia, the royal family, the state and their wealth are one, and nothing happens without the King’s blessing.
It is true that Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Mosa’ad Al Saud owned Sheffield United from 2019 until 2024, which preceded the Newcastle takeover, but he sold up to an American consortium last December.
The likelihood of the Saudi King approving another Premier League club takeover by one of his family seems slim to none.
After what they’ve done with the ”Boxing-Scene” i wouldn’t mind them buying us. as long as 1 of the conditions is they put a healthy injection of millions into the club. i’m 67 and been a Hammers supporter since i was 8 so before i kick the bucket id ”LOVE” for us 2 but some first-rate players 2 get us up there in the top 4 2 compete 4 the ”The-Champions-League”
Ok. a pie in the sky dream, but it would be nice………C O Y I’s
Cheers Paul.
Hold on. Why can’t everyone in the family have their own premier league football club if they want? Never heard of sibling rivalry?
We need ambition and investment in the squad , Sullivan won’t invest . We need money in the club to improve on the pitch . Hard work on the pitch and boardroom.
Something needs to happen and soon ! Can’t keep limping along as a second rate outfit with those crooks Sullivan & Brady
We’re losing generations of fans 👎
Anyone with a conscience would hope our well respected club do not get involved with that rogue State
And exactly how did Sullivan make his money. 🤦♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂 Well not by butchering anyone who disagrees with the authoritarian government 😊
Morty let me tell you know. Sullivan would sell to any dictator if the money was right for him . I do believe he is planning his exit strategy. Big news on his past is coming