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London Stadium sale speculation

Started Last Movement

No purchase offer or asking price has been set for London Stadium, according to a stadium spokesperson quoted by City AM and relayed by Claret&Hugh.

The reported £50m figure is not an official valuation, and the outlet argues that any purchase would bring substantial redevelopment and running costs.

No-Guff Summary

  • A London Stadium spokesperson told City AM that no offer to buy the ground has been received and no price has been set, according to Claret&Hugh.
  • Claret&Hugh says the £50m figure began as an estimate, not an official asking price.
  • The outlet argues that buying the stadium would also mean paying for major reconfiguration and ongoing costs.