They claimed that a move from Upton Park to the Olympic Stadium will cost them £125 million ($194 million) and have asked the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC), who are responsible for the future of the London 2012 venues, for a six-month "lockout" to hold exclusive talks on the deal.

Brady said: "We'll hear by the end of the month whether we've got the [lockout deal].

"I would never say I'm 100 per cent sure but I expect to get it; it's a no-brainer and it's absolutely right for the club and community."

West Ham's main rivals are American entertainment giant AEG, which owns the O2 Arena. 

A spokeswoman for the OPLC today insidethegames: "The market testing has captured genuine interest from a range of organisations in the sports, events, investment and education sectors.

"We are building on this momentum and working closely with interested parties to move towards a formal procurement process."

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