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Arsenal takeover: Usmanov makes £1billion bid for Gunners and fans are delighted
RUSSIAN billionaire Alisher Usmanov has reportedly made a £1billion bid to take over Arsenal and fans are delighted.
Usmanov, who owns a majority share in the club has made a $1.3bn (£1bn) offer to buy out his rival shareholder, according to the Financial Times.
The metals magnate, already owns a 30 per cent stake in the club, reportedly wants to buy Stan Kroenke’s 67 per cent stake in the Emirates club.
And considering Arsenal’s recent struggles, Gunners fans are delighted about a possible take over for their club.
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Alisher Usmanov has reportedly made a £1bn bid to take over Arsenal