The daughter of West Ham United's chairman David Gold, Jacqueline, has insisted that her father has no intentions of selling the club, reports "?City A.M.
Despite admitting that both Gold and co-chairman David Sullivan are open to outside investment in the club following their exciting move to the Olympic Stadium this summer, both men are keen not to relinquish control of the East London club.
Speaking to reporters recently, Jacqueline spoke of the pair's admiration and commitment to the club, regardless of the amount of other investment thrown at them for the next campaign: "I know that David Sullivan and my father David Gold absolutely love West Ham."
"Yes, I am sure that they would welcome investment but they absolutely love this club and I have never heard of any plans to be selling it off."
These comments echo those made by Sullivan early last year, who stated: "We might sell a minority shareholding to clear our debts, but in all probability our kids will take over from us. We love West Ham, we're not going anywhere."
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Gold and Sullivan bought West Ham in 2009 for just over £100m, however, this value will be boosted significantly after the £2.5m a year rent of the £700m Olympic Stadium as they look to make further improvements in their squad ahead of a season with European football.
Jacqueline looks set to be taking over from her father after he eventually steps down from the London club, who is herself a multimillionaire after founding Ann Summers, as well as opening three other shops in over 140 locations.