Uzbeki billionaire andformer Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov has stated he's ready to invest in Everton.

His company USM Holdings have sponsored the training ground for three years.

As of last summer they have also become their Official Matchday Presenting Partner, and their MeganFon logo is present around Goodison Park and on the sleeve of the player's training tops.

Speaking to the Financial Times he admitted he was considering his options.

When asked about joining business partner Farhad Moshiri at Everton he responded: "Yes. With great pleasure, if he asks.

"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."