The Hammers suffered relegation from the Premier League for the first time since 2011 last season and will be expected to bounce back at the first time of asking.
Despite the departures of influential players, most notably Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville for a combined £140 million, they have kept hold of talismanic captain Jarrod Bowen with reinforcements expected in the coming weeks.
It has been off-field matters which have dominated the headlines though as Staveley, who orchestrated the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle, is in talks to acquire Vanessa Gold's 25% stake in the 2023 UEFA Conference League winners.
The breakdown
Staveley is leading the consortium alongside her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, with the pair selling their shares in the Magpies in July 2024 after just under three years of overseeing the club’s transformation on Tyneside.
Divisive figure David Sullivan stepped down from his role as Co-Chairman following their relegation amid allegations surrounding his behaviour towards women. However, he remains the largest single shareholder with a 38.8% stake.
27% is owned by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who initially acquired his share in November 2021 through 1890 Holdings.
The consortium led by Staveley is reportedly open to purchasing a larger share than the initial 25% to become majority shareholders.
Understood to have secured global investment in order to complete the takeover, Staveley was also part of a consortium that explored the acquisition of a 10% stake in Tottenham Hotspur last year which is now spearheaded by Peter Charrington.
When asked about whether she wanted to invest in the East London club in June, Staveley hinted that a move could be on the cards.
"Maybe, you don't know,” she said.
"We've looked at a lot of clubs, including Tottenham, but we are looking at clubs around the Premier League and the UK, Europe.
"We really want to be buying, going in and investing into a club again very soon."
What could this mean for the Hammers?
Such a significant investment could explain why West Ham are yet to bring in reinforcements to replace the aforementioned key departures.
The uncertainty over what is going on at board level has likely been frustrating for Nuno Espirito Santo, who will be preparing his side for their first competitive outing of the season next week against Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup.
Nonetheless, if a deal can be wrapped up in the not-too-distant future, Staveley & co’s arrival could signal a significant boost for West Ham’s long-term ambitions.
She played a crucial role in shaping Newcastle’s revival from relegation material to challenging in the upper echelons of the division, aided by the significant funds of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Clinching their first trophy in nearly 56 years with the EFL Cup and regular finishes in the UEFA Champions League spots, Eddie Howe’s side were heavily restricted from progressing any further due to the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
While the Hammers may have such barriers if they are to emulate that success, Staveley’s departure two years ago has been looked upon as a reason for the turmoil Newcastle find themselves in today.
She laid the foundations for the Magpies' success and somebody of her nous in football ownership would be a valuable asset as West Ham look to rebuild following relegation.
Notwithstanding her input in championing Newcastle’s Women’s side, giving them equal standing to the men with record-breaking crowds at St James’ Park, Staveley’s approach could prove to be a seismic boost to West Ham Women who have suffered from a lack of investment in recent times.
