Iranian in West Ham United claim

Fansfc - Kia Joorbachian claims to be close to completing a takeover of West Ham United Football Club.

The Iranian businessman is the owner of Media Sports Investments, and after seizing control and changing the fortunes of Brazilian side Corinthians, he is looking to do the same for the Hammers.

The millionaire claims to have been offered the chance to buy Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, yet ultimately decided on Premiership new-boys West Ham.

"I was offered Newcastle, West Ham and somebody said that Spurs could be bought at the right price, but being an Arsenal fan I could never buy Tottenham!" Joorbachian told the Express.

"We have had two or three conversations with West Ham and I plan to speak with them again. They are £31 million in debt. Any package would have to be worth £70 million but would have to take into account that debt.

"I want to buy a Premiership club and West Ham seem the most likely because they are in London and the price would not be too prohibitive."