West Ham United owners David Gold and David Sullivan are looking to sell part of their shareholding of the Hammers, but they are insisting on asking for sizeable financial gain in order to relinquish some of their control [Football Insider].

Interestingly, the duo are not willing to sell off their entire influence over the club but they are looking at striking an agreement that could see them sell off a combined 30% to 40% of their stakes in the footballing entity [Football Insider].

According to a West Ham source, the Irons need a significant cash flow injection in order to avoid financial irregularities in the months ahead [Football Insider].

In light of this news, it was no surprise to see plenty of West Ham United diehards take to Twitter to vent their frustrations at recent developments.

West Ham United fans react:

Replying to popular West Ham United fan outlet West Ham Fan Zone, here is what some supporters had to say about the update:

"No one would want to buy us, we’re a joke"

"Here we go. Rice bid incoming."
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"So moving stadiums didn’t help West Ham financially at all?? All roads of unhappiness towards the owners lead back to this disastrous move whether you like the stadium or not. In 2020, David Gold said moving to the Olympic Stadium was the “best thing he has done since coming to the club”"
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"Shambles #GSBOUT"
"6th best team in the best league in world and these lot saying they're skint? They're holding us back massively. They have been asset stripping for years without any real investment. Embarrassing they own a club like ours. This skint lark should be happening to League One teams!!!"
"We are being set up for the sale of Rice."
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