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ownership

Calls to reassess London Stadium ownership

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Bassam Mahfouz has reportedly asked Sadiq Khan to assess the London Stadium’s long-term ownership options, including a sale. That creates a live political question, not a deal for West Ham.

No-Guff Summary

  • Mahfouz has reportedly written to Khan seeking a full ownership assessment, including a potential sale.
  • The current setup is said to cost London taxpayers around £19 million a year, with a possible £1.75 billion lifetime burden.
  • Safeguards for athletics and other major events would reportedly form part of any assessment.