Daniel Kretinsky is reportedly considering a £100m loan to help West Ham United strengthen their squad after relegation.
Bloomberg reports that the Czech billionaire is weighing up fresh funding to support player recruitment as the Hammers target an immediate return to the Premier League.
The report comes shortly after Kretinsky agreed a deal to increase his West Ham stake from around 27% to approximately 43%.
West Ham’s joint statement from Vanessa Gold and Kretinsky said EP Group would become the club’s largest shareholder and be able to provide the additional financing the club needs.
For Nuno Espirito Santo, that could change the tone of the summer.
Kretinsky Funding Could Shift West Ham’s Window
West Ham have already brought in a major fee from Mateus Fernandes’ move to Tottenham.
But relegation has left the club with a delicate financial picture, and Nuno still needs a squad capable of handling the Championship while retaining enough Premier League quality for a promotion push.
Reuters reported that Kretinsky’s increased stake makes him West Ham’s largest shareholder, with the ownership change arriving during a difficult period for the club.
Read West Ham has already covered why Kretinsky’s 43% stake gives West Ham a new ownership reality after relegation.
A fresh loan would not remove every financial concern. It would still need to be used carefully, and West Ham cannot afford another expensive window without structure.
It would, however, give the recruitment team more room to act.
Instead of simply replacing exits, West Ham could attack priority positions and give Nuno a stronger platform before the Championship season begins.
That matters because promotion windows can move quickly.
The clubs that start with clarity often look very different by September from those still waiting for sales, loans and late bargains.
West Ham’s challenge is now speed as much as money.
If Kretinsky’s backing arrives, the club have to turn it into targeted signings, not another summer of drift.
Nuno needs a squad built to return at the first attempt. A £100m loan would not guarantee that, but it would remove one of the biggest excuses.
