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....
1. Newcastle United — Saudi Public Investment Fund, RB Sports & Media, PCP Capital Partners
Reported net worth: £489 billion | Getty Images
2. Manchester United — Glazer Family, Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Reported net worth: £22.01 billion | AFP via Getty Images
3. Manchester City — Sheikh Mansour
Reported net worth: £17.37 billion | AFP via Getty Images
4. Chelsea — Todd Boehly, Hansjorg Wyss, Mark Walter
Reported net worth: £12.47 billion | Getty Images