Friday briefing: West Ham United in talks over minority stake in women’s team
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29 August 2025 - 4:30 AM
West Ham United are in advanced talks with US private equity fund Monarch Collective over a potential investment in the club’s women’s team, according to The Guardian.
Monarch is interested in acquiring a 49 per cent stake in a deal that would value the team at around £55 million. This would add to the US fund’s previous investments into the NWSL’s San Diego Wave and Boston Legacy.
If a deal is reached, the WSL side’s current owners - David Sullivan, Daniel Kretinsky, and the Da
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