West Ham sponsor Alpari enters insolvency

West Ham s sponsor Alpari has entered into insolvency, but the club insist the blow will not affect their financial position.

West Ham insist the club remains in a strong financial position despite it being confirmed on Friday that sponsors Alpari have gone into insolvency.

The currency broker entered into a partnership with the club in 2011, but has now gone bust amid financial troubles.

A statement from West Ham confirmed that the club was already in talks about a potential new shirt sponsor for next season.

West Ham United has enjoyed a good working relationship with Alpari (UK) Limited since 2011 and is therefore saddened by today s news that it has entered into insolvency, the statement read.

The club would like to offer its sympathies to …