Daniel Kretinsky is poised to become the largest shareholder at West Ham United following a new agreement with current owner David Sullivan. The deal marks a significant shift in the club's ownership structure and serves as a setback for British businesswoman Amanda Staveley, who had been actively pursuing a stake in the Premier League side.

Staveley, who previously served as a director at Newcastle United, had been attempting to purchase the 25.1% stake held by the Gold family. She had reportedly reached an agreement with the Gold family in July and was leading a consortium with the goal of securing a position on the West Ham board. Staveley was recently seen attending West Ham’s 4-2 victory over Wolves at the London Stadium, signaling her interest in the club's operations. However, the agreement between Kretinsky and Sullivan has effectively sidelined her efforts to enter the club's ownership group.

The transition of shares represents a consolidation of power for Kretinsky, who has been increasing his involvement with the club over recent years. While the details of the financial arrangement remain limited, the move confirms that the club's leadership is moving in a different direction than the one proposed by Staveley’s consortium. The situation highlights the competitive and often opaque nature of high-stakes football club ownership transitions, where multiple parties often vie for influence simultaneously.