Alisher Usmanov has spoken out about potential further investment at Everton.
The Russian billionaire - valued at $13.0 billion - was formally the second largest shareholder at Arsenal, having initially bought into the club in 2007.
But in August 2018 he accepted an offer of £550m from Stan Kroenke for his shares and as a result the American billionaire became the club's sole shareholder.
Although the Gunners weren't the only club Usmanov had investment in.
Since 2017, Usmanov's USM Holdings have sponsored the Everton training ground and an extension to the deal last summer saw them become Everton's Official Matchday Presenting Partner, with the MegaFon logo appearing around Goodison Park and on the sleeve of the players' training kits.
And Usmanov is ready to increase his involvement with the Merseyside outfit.
The Russian, who is a close friend of Toffees' majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri, has hinted at striking a deal for the naming rights at the club's new stadium.
"Yes. With great pleasure, if he asks," he told the Financial Times, when asked if he would like to join Moshiri at Everton. "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."
After selling his 30% stake in Arsenal, Usmanov said: "I have decided to sell my shares in Arsenal, which could be the best football club in the world."
Meanwhile, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) issued a statement of their own.
"KSE's ambitions for the club are to see it competing consistently to win the Premier League and the Champions League, as well as the major trophies in the women's senior game and at youth level."
