Daniel Kretinsky to become biggest West Ham shareholder in blow to Amanda Staveley

Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky has reached an agreement with David Sullivan to become the largest shareholder of West Ham United. This transaction effectively concludes the club's search for new investment and prevents Amanda Staveley from acquiring a stake in the organization, despite her previous efforts to do so.

The move marks a significant shift in the club's ownership structure, as Kretinsky, who also holds ownership of Royal Mail, secures a dominant position within West Ham. The deal represents a strategic setback for Staveley, who had been actively pursuing an opportunity to invest in the club.