A section of Everton fans have taken to Twitter to share their delight and excitement after Alisher Usmanov revealed to Bloomberg his interest in joining forces with Farhad Moshiri to invest in Everton.
The Russian tycoon signalled his intention to stay involved in Premier League football after selling his stake in Arsenal last week for £550million.
“We are friends with Farhad Moshiri,” he said in a phone interview with financial site Bloomberg. “If he needs the support, I am happy to help.
“Should there be a proposal or a possibility to invest in them with good potential returns, I would consider the deal.”
Everton fans responded in their droves and This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below.
COMMENTARY:
Usmanov has sent the blue half of Merseyside into meltdown with his revelation that he is interested in investing in Everton. With the proceeds of his 30 per cent Arsenal stake on the way, the already eye-poppingly wealthy mining and telecommunications magnate is about to become even more wealthy. Bloomberg report his fortune to be £11.34billion, placing him eighth in the Russia rich list and on a level which makes even Moshiri look financially second rate. No Toffee can question the Iranian’s ambition or commitment to taking the club to the next level – the spending on players, managers and staff in the last two years dwarfs anything in the club’s history – but breaking into the Premier League top six takes a level of investment on a different scale. Hence the excitement at Usmanov’s confirmation of his Everton interest. The tycoon’s company already sponsor Finch Farm and there is a growing sense of anticipation among the fanbase that Usmanov is now gearing up for some serious share-hoarding.
OMG. Could it really be happening? https://t.co/qlD4PIcWcg
— CJ (@1878) August 14, 2018
Imagine if Usmanov happens Gary.
Imagine.
*hold me*
— GrandOldTeam (@grandoldteam) August 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/timothyrlucas/status/1029440815704223745
https://twitter.com/Leighleeboy/status/1029450726509109248
Like with most of his other ventures, Farhad should definitely partner with Usmanov for Everton. The financial muscle and the doors he will open for us is immense.
#Everton #EvertonBusiness #EFC #USM #Usmanov #USMHoldings #COYB
— Bad Toffee (@badtoffee) August 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/philinsuffolk/status/1029478601945767938
Moore’s, Kenwright, Moshiri have/will all make money out of the club at least most of them put something in unlike the one person who’s made 28 million and about to add another12/ 14 not bad return ?
— Edward Bowman ??NHS (@EdwardBowman13) August 14, 2018
If he needs the support…
Well, Alisher. Your mate Farhad would like to fill in a dock and build a stadium on it. Any spare change? You could have the naming rights…The USM Bramley Moore. Nice ring to it. What dya say Mr Usmanov?— Toffee Penguin ? (@ToffeePenguin) August 14, 2018
I for one do not want us to be owned by a Russian billionaire who will throw millions at buying the worlds best players!!
Said no Evertonian ever!!!
— Wozza (@warrenkev) August 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/SophGallagher4/status/1029341007824015360
Mr. Usmanov pic.twitter.com/fOVCxEFiGb
— Dave (@TheFakeDRomero) August 14, 2018
You have links to a steel company, Alisher? Well, well, well… isn't that interesting…
— carl0salbert0.bsky.social (@Carl0sAlbert0) August 14, 2018