Sources close to West Ham have revealed to Claret & Hugh that share transactions to complete the transfer of Gold Trust shares have now been completed but are yet to be publicly announced.
West Ham’s Expected Shareholding Structure
| West Ham Shareholder | Expected Stake |
|---|---|
| Daniel Křetínský (1890s Holdings) | ~46% |
| David Sullivan | ~40% |
| Tripp Smith (WHU LLC) | ~11% |
| Other Minority Investors | ~3% |
Daniel Křetínský used his veto to block the termination of Nuno last summer, when a clause would have allowed the club to pay no compensation for his exit after relegation. As the largest shareholder, he gave his approval to sack Nuno earlier this week, with the compensation package just under £3m.
On 4 September 2026, West Ham released a brief statement confirming that Daniel Křetínský’s 1890s Holdings had reached an agreement to become the club’s single largest shareholder, noting that no further comment would be made until transactions were finalised.
What exactly is holding up the announcement and Daniel Křetínský making a statement on his vision is unclear, with the club mute on the subject.
Good
about time
Is the delay because DK is trying to scramble together the £90m transfer boost he promised once he took over?