According to reports, American billionaire Paul Allen is interested in buying West Ham, and fans are finding it hard not to get carried away.

The ugly scenes during West Ham’s 3-0 defeat to Burnley earlier this year were the culmination of several seasons of frustration.

The move to the London Stadium is certainly what broke the camel’s back, but fans have been losing patience for years with the Hammer’s bosses.

The report from West Ham World claims Paul Allen, who owns part of MLS franchise the Seattle Sounders, is “very interested” in buying the club.

Allen is a co-founder of Microsoft, so he certainly would have some deep pockets to put to use on the Hammers’ uninspiring squad.

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The 65 year-old has a net worth of nearly $20billion, and owns two sports teams already, the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) and Portland Trailblazers (NBA), as well as his role with the Sounders.

David Moyes’ side currently sit just three points clear of relegation danger, and one would have to think they must avoid the drop to have any chance of a big money takeover.

Fans have grown frustrated with both Moyes and the lacklustre players, and a complete overhaul from a powerful new owner could completely transform the club.

Of course, there is no concrete news yet, and plenty of fans are keeping their expectations low to avoid disappointment, but others just can’t help themselves.

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