The investment firm who bid more than £400million to buy West Ham have told the club’s owners they must consider selling up for the sake of the fans.
Sportsmail revealed last month that UK-based group PAI Capital had seen their takeover bid rejected by West Ham majority shareholder David Sullivan.
Sullivan claimed PAI had failed to provide proof of funds, but PAI refute this and remain determined to strike a deal.
PAI managing partner Nasib Piriyev claims Sullivan owes it to West Ham’s fanbase to sell his controlling stake in the club.
‘If Mr Sullivan does not agree to our offer, he has the full right to do so,’ said Piriyev, a West Ham fan.
‘Although I do believe any owner of a brand of West Ham’s calibre must also feel a duty to the community and fans.
‘Our business model will change the way the club operates. It will become part of a larger set-up which guarantees more sustainable development so we can compete for the top six every season.
‘What (Sullivan) can’t do is say that we are not serious. We will continue pursuing this opportunity and make our best efforts to get him to agree to our offer.’
