Kretinsky sells stake in West Ham, impacting Staveley's bid
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:54 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
West Ham co-chair Daniel Kretinsky has sold just over 2% of his stake to Czech businessman Jakub Havrlant. This sale complicates Amanda Staveley's attempts to invest as her proposed deal with the Gold family has pre-emption rights clauses tied to existing shareholders. Kretinsky's move enables him to pursue acquiring more shares without exceeding 50%, thus sidestepping mandatory takeover thresholds. The process around the Gold family's share sale could take up to two months to finalize.
- •Kretinsky sold 2% of his stake to Jakub Havrlant.
- •Staveley's investment plans are hindered by pre-emption rights.
- •Kretinsky can acquire more shares without triggering a takeover.
- •The Gold family's share sale process may take two months.
- •Sullivan's ability to bid for Gold's shares remains uncertain.
- 12:54 PMYahoo Sports — Kretinsky share sale hinders Staveley's Hammers bid
- 12:54 PMBBC Sport — Kretinsky share sale hinders Staveley's West Ham bid
"West Ham co-chair Daniel Kretinsky sells a small stake in the club in a move that could end Amanda Staveley's hopes of investment.
"West Ham co-chair Daniel Kretinsky sells a small stake in the club in a move that could end Amanda Staveley's hopes of investment.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:54 PMKretinsky share sale hinders Staveley's Hammers bid
West Ham co-chair Daniel Kretinsky sells a small stake in the club in a move that could end Amanda Staveley's hopes of investment.
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 12:54 PMKretinsky share sale hinders Staveley's West Ham bid
West Ham co-chair Daniel Kretinsky sells a small stake in the club in a move that could end Amanda Staveley's hopes of investment.
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