I want to buy Arsenal - Usmanov

Alisher Usmanov has revealed he has long-term ambitions to buy Arsenal.

Despite claims from the club's current board that he was not planning to take over the Gunners, the Russian billionaire has today insisted he is.

However, the 54-year-old metals magnate said a takeover of the London club was unlikely in the immediate future.

"We don't have the capacity today, but this is business and life is changing," he said. "Something that you can't do today maybe you can do tomorrow."

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Usmanov's company, Red and White Holdings Limited, has a 23% stake in Arsenal, making him the club's second largest shareholder behind Danny Fiszman.

Source: BBC Sport