23 September 2020 - 7:06 PM

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PA Images | West Ham owners David Gold (left) and David Sullivan (right) with vice-chairman Karren Brady pose in front of the Olympic Stadium in London in february 2011 after the Hammers were officially named as the preferred bidder to take over the Olympic Stadium.

Revealed: The £127 million cost of selling West Ham

Owners David Sullivan and David Gold face paying huge rebate to the Government if they sell the club before 2023.
Covenants relating to move to former Olympic Stadium tie the pair to levies in event of club sale.
West Ham reported to be subject of interest from US consortium, but club deny any bid or that Hammers are for sale.
CEO Karren Brady puts £800 million valuation on Hammers.

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