Kretinsky poised to become West Hams biggest shareholder
Daniel Kretinsky is set to become West Hams biggest shareholder after agreeing a deal to buy an additional stake in the club from the Gold family.
Kretinsky is set to increase his share to 43 per cent, exceeding the current 38.8 per cent owned by David Sullivan, who resigned as joint chairman last Saturday after being informed that historic allegations of misconduct were about to be published.
Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold, who inherited her father David Golds interest in the club when he died in 2023, said in a joint statement that the the move will strengthen the Hammers bid to make an immediate return to the Premier League.
The statement read: We have reached an agreement on the key terms of a share purchase transaction between the Gold family and 1890 Holdings (part of the broader group EP), which, subject to other shareholders pre-emption rights and necessary approvals, would make 1890 Holdings the largest shareholder in West Ham with an approximately 43 per cent stake.
As the largest shareholder, group EP will be able to provide the additional financing the club needs.
We expect to finalise this transaction in the next couple of weeks. Once the agreement is complete, group EP and the Gold family have also agreed to vote jointly on key matters and to support the strategy targeting an immediate return to the Premier League.
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Spurs closing in on fresh Porro deal
Latest from Your Site News' Lyall Thomas and Michael Bridge:
Tottenham are close to finalising a new four-year contract with Pedro Porro.
The right-back has become one the teams top performers despite their struggles last season.
Porro has had interest from other clubs but is ready to recommit to Spurs under Roberto de Zerbi.
His existing deal expires in 2028.
Arsenal exploring 34.5m deal for Tzolis
Arsenal are looking at a 34.5m deal for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis, according to The Athletic.
Tzolis, 24, has scored 17 goals and registered 23 assists this season.
Arsenal are looking to strengthen their attack and any move for Tzolis will not impact any move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
Coventry have 20m Rushworth bid rejected
Latest from Your Site News' Mark McAdam and Dharmesh Sheth:
Brighton have rejected a bid from Coventry for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth.
Your Site News understands the offer was worth 20m.
The promoted side had Rushworth on loan last season and want to bring him back in a permanent move.
The 24-year-old kept 17 clean sheets playing in all 46 Championship games as Coventry sealed automatic promotion as champions.
Rushworth has a year left on his deal at Brighton, who hold an option to extend for a further year.
He has Bart Verbruggen and Jason Steele ahead of him in the pecking order.
Vuskovic keen on Brighton switch as Spurs expected to demand 60m
Latest from Your Site News' Lyall Thomas, Michael Bridge and Mark McAdam:
Luka Vuskovic is keen on a move to Brighton but it is unlikely Spurs will sanction a deal for 30m, so talks remain ongoing.
Once an agreement is made on Vuskovics valuation, a deal is expected to progress quickly for Jan Paul Van Hecke to join Spurs.
His valuation is expected to be in excess of 60m.
Barcola could leave PSG this summer
Paris Saint-Germain could allow Bradley Barcola to leave this summer.
Your Site News understands Arsenal are one of the Premier League clubs that have been tracking the 23-year-old winger, who is currently at the World Cup with France.
Back-to-back European champions PSG ideally want to keep Barcola if they can. However, Your Site News understands Barcola was disappointed not to start the Champions League final against Arsenal last month.
Barcola, who has two years left on his contract, is one of the most highly-rated young forwards in the world and would not come cheap.
He scored 13 goals and set up seven more for PSG across all competitions this past season.
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Christie signs new Bournemouth deal
Ryan Christie has signed a new three-year contract extension with Bournemouth.
The Scotland international, who has committed his future to the Cherries until the summer of 2029, said: "It feels brilliant and I'm absolutely delighted. Especially after the way the season finished, it's been such an incredible year for the club having qualified for Europe. I'm looking forward to next season already.
"With the World Cup coming up, it felt like the perfect time to sign before heading away for that, and now I can fully focus on the future.
"When I joined the club, I obviously had aspirations to play in the Premier League and l strongly believed we could get promoted, but the journey we've been on since then has been incredible.
"I've been so fortunate to be part of it and to play so many games along the way. Since getting promoted, we've never really looked back. Five years on, to now be in this position signing a new contract, it's really special."
