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West Ham Report £104m Loss, Warn They Must Sell Players This Summer

The board names player trading as the primary response to a forecast summer cash shortfall.

Overview

  • Turnover fell by £42.1m to £227.6m after a lower league finish, fewer live TV broadcasts, no European income and reduced profit from player sales.
  • West Ham sit 18th in the Premier League, two points from safety with 11 matches left, and the board identifies relegation as the club’s principal business risk.
  • The club says shareholders may need to provide additional funding if sales are insufficient, with a more severe liquidity gap projected for summer 2026 in a downside scenario.
  • Operating pressures include a wage bill up to £176m (77% of turnover), nearly £22m in interest payments, £195m of transfer fees due, and £89m drawn from a £124m loan facility.
  • Reporting in The Times says high-value players could be sold if relegated, with Jarrod Bowen among those mentioned.