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West Ham and the London Stadium's future

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A London Assembly member has urged Sadiq Khan to consider selling the London Stadium to West Ham.

Khan's spokesperson says the mayor would consider a credible proposal if it offered value for taxpayers and protected the public interest. No West Ham offer or sale has been reported.

No-Guff Summary

  • London Assembly member Bassam Mahfouz has urged Khan to consider selling the stadium to West Ham, citing the cost to taxpayers and limits of the current tenancy.
  • Khan's spokesperson says a credible proposal would need to offer value for taxpayers, protect the public interest and preserve the venue's wider benefits.
  • West Ham has made no reported offer and declined to comment on the sale proposal.