Source says London Stadium purchase is not in West Ham's plans
West Ham's owners have no plans to buy the London Stadium, according to an unnamed source close to the club quoted by Hammers News and relayed by West Ham Zone. The door may be open at City Hall, but this is a reported view from near the club, not an official West Ham decision.
West Ham Zone says Sadiq Khan would consider a credible proposal to buy the ground. The source cited a possible annual operating loss, future spending on the stadium and the UK Athletics contract as obstacles. The account does not establish that West Ham has received or made a formal purchase proposal.
Sources
- West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing Hammers News and a source close to West Ham, that buying the London Stadium is not in the club ownership’s plans; the source cites operating losses, possible capital expenditure and the UK Athletics contract.
- West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham may have little financial incentive to buy the London Stadium under its current arrangements, citing operating losses, potential capital expenditure and the UK Athletics agreement. A senior club source told West Ham World that a deal might make sense if additional land or property were included.
- The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham should not buy the London Stadium given its reported losses, but should work with the stadium’s owners to make it feel more like home for supporters.