Eggert Magnusson denies claims from new West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan that he wanted to return to the club.

Sullivan says Magnusson tried to get involved with West Ham again and insists he laughed it off.

But Magnusson told The Sun: "I have never spoken to David Sullivan in my life.

"I telephoned David Gold some time ago because I had an investor who I thought might have been interested in the club. Karren Brady called me back and we had a discussion about it but that was it. But I don't even know David Sullivan.

"I know David Gold and I really like him. I even sent him a text message last Friday wishing good luck with his bid to buy West Ham. I really believe that he and Sullivan are the best people to be in control of West Ham right now.

"They have their own money, it's not paper money or loans from banks."

Magnusson insists he still has a soft spot for West Ham.

And he added: "I love the club. They are real football people and they have real football fans."