Pardew upbeat over possible takeover
Joorabchian, the head of London-based consortium Media Sports Investment, is considering a bid to transform the Premiership club.
It has been suggested a bid would value West Ham at €65m, clear €44m of debt and inject another €148m into the coffers at Upton Park.
Pardew, who is keeping his distance from the politics of top-level negotiations, views the interest as a clear indication that West Ham’s future is bright.
“For us as a squad it’s a positive thing that people want to invest in the club. Someone is looking at us and thinking ‘something is happening there’,” Pardew said yesterday.
“I don’t want to grow too many headlines about the takeover but of course I could do a lot with £100m [€148m]. There is a good feeling around the place and that is the feeling we want to keep. Whatever happens, if anything it is going to be a positive for us.”
Pardew has no problems with the current board at Upton Park and is proud of the way he has worked closely with them to rebuild the club.
“I have tried to help direct the club in where I feel it should be going. I am confident with the board here and I am sure whatever happens the chairman will do what is best for West Ham,” said Pardew.
“We have got a side people believe in. The fans can see what we were trying to do from the start. Now we can move on together.”
West Ham chairman Terence Brown, derided for so many years by the supporters, must decide whether any new investment will strengthen the club.
He will listen to “anyone who can help West Ham move forward” and can make a credible bid, with Joorabchian confirming to the stock exchange his consortium are making an offer.
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