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Tony Cottee backs PAI Capital's bid to take over West Ham as he is 'confident they will deliver'

Tony Cottee is the latest West Ham hero to offer his backing to PAI Capital’s takeover attempt.

Sportsmail revealed the consortium’s bid to buy the Hammers last month and Rio and Anton Ferdinand have already thrown their weight behind the plans.

And now former striker Cottee has supported the takeover plan, which involves former QPR chief executive Phil Beard.

Tony Cottee is the latest West Ham hero to offer his backing to PAI Capitalu2019s takeover attempt

Tony Cottee is the latest West Ham hero to offer his backing to PAI Capital’s takeover attempt

Cottee, who scored 146 goals in 336 appearances for the club, said: ‘I’ve been following the bid closely and have had detailed discussions with the PAI team recently.