- West Ham will play in the Championship next season
- The Hammers need to raise £150m this summer
- Daniel Kretinsky is looking to increase his stake in the football club
West Ham United are preparing for a shift at the top of the club, as changes are made with the football team heading into the Championship after relegation from the Premier League.
The Hammers fell into England’s second division on Sunday despite beating Leeds United 3-0 at the London Stadium. West Ham needed the three points, and Tottenham Hotspur to lose, which they did not, beating Everton 1-0 at the same time.
The results see the Irons relegated in a period of significant woe, both on the pitch and off it. After posting record losses in April, the club need to raise £150 million, whilst still building a squad capable of fighting to return to the Premier League.
Whilst most fans want a full change in ownership at West Ham, it does appear that a significant shift is likely to take place, with one owner now expected to increase his stake and control over the boardroom.
Daniel Kretinsky to increase his stake in West Ham
West Ham is currently majority owned by David Sullivan and Daniel Kretinsky, but it is the latter who is looking to take the initiative and take more control over the club, allowing him more influence on the football on the pitch.
According to TEAMtalk, Kretinsky is preparing to significantly increase his stake in the football club.
Sullivan is already considering his role at boardroom level, after losing influence with Karen Brady leaving the club earlier this year. The move from Kretinsky could see Sullivan loose most, if not, all his decision making power, leading to the changes most West Ham fans crave.
There is no doubt that the Hammers need change at the top to return in any shape or form. The movement from Kretinsky could be the beginning of a much needed new beginning at the London Stadium.
