Usmanov

[allen]

But Usmanov may have another option. His old partner Moshiri owns a majority of Everton FC. Would Usmanov like to join him there? “Yes. With great pleasure, if he asks,” he says. “I am thinking about my investment in this club . . . I cannot reject Arsenal. I will not leave them as a fan. But if I join Everton, then I will wear an Everton shirt, because I am a professional.

“They are going to build a new stadium. Why not the USM Arena? It is not obligatory for me to participate myself. I could just sponsor them.” A week after our meeting, Usmanov brokers a deal to bring Carlo Ancelotti, the former Real Madrid manager, to Everton.

“What is the remedy for love? New love,” he laughs. “If you think like a Muslim, who can have four wives, or a harem? . . . I love Arsenal, but I failed. What can I do? But I also believe Arsenal lost something without Usmanov.”

There's that claim he brokered the Ancelotti deal again...

 

[alvinh]

Fair play to those who have read between the lines and said he was a silent partner. I was sceptical, but looks like you guys were on the right path.

 

[Telford-Feb-85]

This was always going to be a well choregraphed play. Kenwright will be loving it. As soon as planning is granted it will be on.

 

[Connor]

But, but The Esk said never?

 

[ashwuk76]

But, but The Esk said never?

I think we should set up a just giving page for him at this difficult and desperate time.

 

[Lelouch]

IT'S HAPPENING

 

[TheBigIguana]

But, but The Esk said never?

You'd think at some point the law of averages would allow him to get one thing right

 

[canuckblue]

"Come and get me, Mosh!"

 

[ashwuk76]

Just in time for the transfer window..

As a lot of us hoped and kinda knew he has been here for a long time. Not a surprise this has come out now, it had been speculated this would be public once planning application was submitted.

 

[Liam-EFC]

Poor Esk's head will be battered.

I imagine the whopper is quickly drawing up a spread sheet, explaining why usmanov will never buy into Everton.

 

[ADT]

Give us the champions league

 

[Lelouch]

he could call the new stadium Uncle Ali's backyard for all I care, This would be absolutely enormous if he gets on board.

 

[Connor]

I think we should set up a just giving page for him at this difficult and desperate time.

Thoughts, prayers etc etc

 

[GwladysBlue]

he could call the new stadium Uncle Ali's backyard for all I care, This would be absolutely enormous if he gets on board.

I think it’s safe to assume now that he already is on board.

 

[Lelouch]

I think it’s safe to assume now that he already is on board.

I've always assumed he was tbh but he's basically telling the whole world now he wants to officially get on board which opens up a lot of avenues.