West Ham Utd could be about to be bought by David Sullivan and David Gold, strong rumours suggest tonight.

The pair are said to be poised to launch a £50m takeover bid for the east end club.

If true, they could be in control by Christmas and in time to give boss Gianfranco Zola vital transfer funds in January.

Today, the Hammers sit third bottom in the Premier League table, inside the relegation zone.