'He's meant to be a multi-billionaire' - Stefan Borson baffled by Daniel Kretinsky's response to Amanda Staveley

Daniel Kretinsky's reluctance to allow Amanda Staveley in as an investor at West Ham United appears "strange" from the outside.

That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that the current situation is "hard to call" after a recent decision by Kretinsky.

The Czech billionaire had agreed to purchase the Gold Family's shares at the London Stadium, only to be blindsided by eager interest from Staveley.

Despite taking control at the London Stadium, Kretinsky's deal has yet to go through, and he is now attempting to block a move from the former Newcastle United figure.

Staveley and a consortium had agreed a £150million deal to buy the Gold Family's 25.1 per cent stake, but Kretinsky has first refusal at the same price.

In a new turn of events, the 51-year-old owner of Royal Mail has reduced his share so that he can purchase the 25.1 per cent stake without triggering a full purchase of the Hammers.

Daniel Kretinsky 'surprised by somebody' at West Ham

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson revealed that the situation has left him confused, with Kretinsky more than capable of taking the club off David Sullivan's hands.

"He's meant to be extremely wealthy. He's meant to be a multi-billionaire. In that scenario, it's very hard to see him letting a third party come into this mix for the sake of a few million pounds," he said.

"I don't know how he's got this far. Either he's not handled it that well or he's been surprised by somebody.

"But at the moment, Staveley and PCP are, you have to say, quite serious about this situation. She's clearly desperate to get back into football.

"And for whatever reason, she seems to really love it, from watching the interview with Bloomberg.

"I think it's quite hard to call just because it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense. It does seem a bit strange."

Now is not a 'terrible' time to buy West Ham

Kretinsky is clearly making moves to avoid selling parts of the club to others, such as Staveley, but supporters, and Borson, are not sure why.

"Now is not a terrible time to buy it, I guess. You have to think they're going to get promotion. They've sold 50,000 season tickets," he said.

"They've kept most of the team together. They've sold really well, in terms of who they have sold. They're going to win the Championship. And if they do, then there's good momentum."

Some fans have even dubbed Kretinsky as "selfish" for blocking Staveley's involvement at the London Stadium. This is certainly one to watch in East London.