David Sullivan does not intend to leave West Ham
David Sullivan will look to buy a smaller club if he sells West Ham, according to reports from The Guardian.
The report claims that Sullivan, however, does not intend to sell, although there are “no guarantees” that should be the case.
The arrival of Daniel Kretinsky in the board room as a shareholder could change the landscape at West Ham.
Jacob Steinberg wrote for The Guardian: “Club insiders, though, have repeatedly insisted that Kretinsky’s arrival will not automatically lead to Gold and Sullivan leaving.
“Sullivan has become less involved in recruitment in recent years, but he loves working in football and it is understood that he will look to buy a smaller club if he sells West Ham. The feeling is that he does not intend to leave, though there are no guarantees that will remain the case.”
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It has been reported previously that Kretisnsky has an option for a full takeover.
He became the second-largest shareholder at the club by purchasing a 27% stake back in November.
A deal has been agreed where Sullivan has the right to sell his shares to Kretinsky at a set price, and he has the option to buy that.
However, Steinberg suggests that there’s no guarantee that Kretinsky will increase his stake. In the long run, he might, as he believes in gradual evolution.
Only two seasons ago, the Hammers were in a relegation battle, and they are now in the Europa League knock-out stages and fighting for the top-four.
David Moyes has provided stability at the club. However, the January window showed there was a lack of planning and the club wandered aimlessly throughout the month.
There’s money to spend and Moyes deserves proper backing. However, the situation could change if Declan Rice leaves the club.
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