Daniel Kretinsky has reduced his ownership in West Ham in an attempt to block Amanda Staveley’s bid to purchase stakes in the club, talkSPORT understands.Kretinsky had a share of 27 per cent in the club but has since reduced it to below 25 per cent.Kretinsky is part of the club through his 1890s holdings stakeAFPThe Czech billionaire’s strategic move means he can now snap up the Gold family’s 25.1 per cent stake in the Hammers.However, should he boast a full stake of over 50 per cent, it would mean Kretinsky will trigger a clause which forces him to buy the 38.8 per cent stake held by David Sullivan for an inflated price.As it stands, the Gold family’s stake is set to be hoovered up by a consortium led by Staveley for an estimated £150million.The deal was struck between the two parties on Saturday.talkSPORT understands Kretinsky plans to try to block Staveley getting a place on the board.The Czech billionaire wants overall control of the club.This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.