West Ham-linked Shaquille O’Neal’s net worth compared to owners of Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea
West Ham could see the NBA legend link up with them if reports are true
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is being linked with West Ham. According to a report by The Sun, he is ‘in talks’ over buying a potential stake in the club.
The American is said to be a fan of English football and could delve into the sport with the Hammers. The 52-year-old watched a game last season. He spent his career playing for Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics before retiring in 2011.
The club are currently owned by four stakeholders, including David Sullivan and Vanessa Gold, the widow of the late David Gold.
Here is a look at how O’Neal’s new worth compares to West Ham’s Premier League rivals such as Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and more….
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Newcastle United make shock ‘offer’ for veteran goalkeeper as West Ham ‘agree terms’ with transfer target
Euro 2024 has provided us with some thrills and spills so far, as the group stage comes to an end. With two days before the next game in the competition takes place, let’s take a look at all the biggest Premier League transfer rumours today.
Reports claim Newcastle United have made a surprising approach to sign a Premier League veteran goalkeeper – meanwhile, West Ham are said to be closing in on signing one of their key targets in the summer transfer window.
Newcastle United make shock ‘approach’ for John Ruddy
Newcastle United are seeking to bring former England goalkeeper John Ruddy back to the Premier League on a free transfer, following his release from Birmingham City. That’s acccording to a report from the Daily Mirror, who claim Newcastle are one of ‘several’ clubs in the race for Ruddy’s signature.
Newcastle are in the hunt for a third goalkeeper, with Loris Karius set to leave the club. As such, Ruddy would be unlikely to make many appearances for the club should he sign for them, as he would probably be brought in to fulfil this role. Previously, the 37-year-old has featured for clubs such as Norwich City, Wolves and Cambridge United.
Premier League clubs have a strong recent history of signing English third choice goalkeepers to fulfil the competition’s homegrown player regulations – with Chelsea having Robert Green on the books in the past and Marcus Bettinelli in the present, and Manchester City doing the same with ex-England international Scott Carson.
West Ham ‘agree terms’ to sign Jota Silva
West Ham United have agreed terms to snap up Portuguese ace Jota Silva from Vitória, according to a report from Turkish outlet Fanatik. Despite this, the report suggests that the Hammers are reluctant to pay his release clause of £17.1 million – and they are not the only club in the race, as Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce are also believed to be interested.
Silva had a wonderful season for Vitoria in the Primeira Liga in 2023/24. He scored 11 goals and registered six assists over the course of 33 appearances for Os Conquistadores – he also scored three goals in six Portuguese cup games.
