Ambitious American billionaire Paul Allen has been linked with a shock takeover of West Ham United.
West Ham are in disarray this season and face the very real threat of relegation with fans revolting against owners David Sullivan and David Gold and their vice-chairman Karren Brady.
Supporters are furious over what they feel are a string of broken promises regarding ambition, transfer spending and the much-heralded move to the London Stadium.
Their anger was highlighted by the protests which spilled onto the pitch during the 3-0 home defeat to Burnley in March.
So when Paul Allen, the American billionaire owner of the Seattle Seahawks, was linked with a potential takeover by website West Ham World it caused quite a stir.
Allen, who co-founded Microsoft alongside Bill Gates, also owns MLS outfit Seattle Sounders and NBA team Portland Trail Blazers as part of his privately held company Vulcan Inc.
At present the reports are just speculation.
But with a net worth of just under £20 billion it is fair to say supporters have being going crazy with excitement, although just as many think it is too good to be true.
Here’s a selection of the best reactions on Twitter, that didn’t include swearing!
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