Amanda Staveley statement - Newcastle United saviour drops big hint on West Ham takeover bid
Amanda Staveley left Newcastle United in July 2024 but has made no secret of her desire to return to football.
Amanda Staveley has refused to rule out a possible bid for West Ham United this summer.
In a revealing interview, the former Newcastle United co-owner also confirmed she had considered a potential swoop for Tottenham Hotspur. It is no secret that Staveley - alongside husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi - are keen on returning to football.
The pair reluctantly sold their remaining shares at Newcastle in July 2024. Two years on, Toon fans still question the decision, with the duo proving a vital link between supporters, the playing staff and the club’s hierarchy.
Staveley was the public face of the Saudi-backed takeover in October 2021. The 53-year-old also helped broker Manchester City’s groundbreaking sale to Sheikh Mansour in 2008.
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West Ham chaos
As for West Ham, a rebuilding job is set to take place on and off the field in the coming months. The Hammers were relegated to the Championship last month - ending a 14-year run in the top flight.
David Sullivan stepped down from the boardroom earlier this month after allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour were levelled against him by a joint BBC Panorama and Times investigation. This follows Karren Brady’s resignation in April, with Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky also set to become majority shareholder.
Amanda Staveley confirms football return
The perfect storm for Staveley to re-enter the football arena could be brewing in East London. Speaking to Spear’s magazine, the former Toon chief confirmed her desire to invest in a club.
“We’ve looked at a lot of clubs, including Tottenham, but we are looking at clubs around the Premier League and the UK, Europe,” Staveley said. “We really want to be buying, going in and investing into a club again very soon.
Amanda Staveley refuses to rule out West Ham
Staveley and Ghodoussi established a new sports fund, aiming to attract investment to launch their football return. It is understood that she will be working with the Reuben brothers again, who own a 15 per cent stake in Newcastle.
When asked if West Ham would be a target, Staveley responded: “Maybe. You don’t know. I think both my husband and I were attracted to building a business where we can take a brand that isn’t doing so well, a club that isn’t performing well, get it on the right road, and bring that forward.
“There are very few clubs (where that can) work. If you want to tick every box, there’s actually very few clubs that allow that.”
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