West Ham Takeover??
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West Ham are engaged in 'exploratory discussions' over a possible takeover, but the club insist talks are at a very early stage.
Kia Joorabchian, the owner of Media Sport Investment, has long been linked with a possible takeover of the East London club.
MSI were also the company involved in the remarkable transfer deadline day signings of Argentine duo Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.
But The Hammers, who are chaired by Terrence Brown (pictured), are adamant there is no 'contractual' link between a possible takeover and the signing of the 22-year-old pair.
A statement to the Stock Exchange from West Ham read: "The board confirms that it has had exploratory discussions in relation to a possible bid but these discussions are at a very early stage and there can be no certainty that an offer for West Ham will be forthcoming.
"The board also confirms that there is no contractual link between the signing of the players [Tevez and Mascherano] and the bid discussions." -
still dun understand y both of them wants to join westham.
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if the reports are to be true, MSI who owns the both of them, wants to take over west ham..Originally posted by tarcki:still dun understand y both of them wants to join westham. 
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theres always a reason n tat might be it...Originally posted by stellazio:if the reports are to be true, MSI who owns the both of them, wants to take over west ham.. -
takeover estimated at 200 mil?
i didnt expect west ham to be so expensive. -
MSI partially belongs to RA
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Good.I'm now proud to be a West Ham supporter
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Israeli billionaire goes public on West Ham push
tribalfooball.com - September 21, 2006
Eli Papouchado has declared his interest in the takeover of West Ham United.
The Israeli billionaire has agreed to be the main investor behind Kia Joorabchian's bid.
Papouchado said: "I can confirm that Mr Kia Joorabchian has spoken to me about leading a consortium of investors in football projects.
"After considerable thought, I have agreed to participate if Kia decides to go forward with any such project. I will not be taking part in management but will be solely an investor."
The unveiling of Papouchado as one of Joorabchian's backers is a strong indication a full bid for Alan Pardew's side is imminent.
London-based Joorabchian, 35, has been courting investors since he helped orchestrate the West Ham signings last month of Argentine pair Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.
An associate told The Sun: "Eli wouldn't know West Ham from West Brom. He is not really interested in football."
Takeover and next year epl will be more interesting XD