Post by Taxigirl on Oct 27, 2003 9:52:50 GMT
still considering Arsenal investment.
Despite denials, reports persist that wealthy Russian industrialist Vladimir Potanin is prepared to invest in Arsenal.
The Independent says Potanin is considering investing up to £120 million in the Premiership club's proposed 60,000-capacity stadium at Ashburton Grove.
In return, the Russian businessman, who was former deputy prime-minister, would take a stake in Arsenal.
Its understood Potanin has discussed buying into Arsenal with a number of his business associates, though he is yet to broach the idea with Arsenal's board or the City bank that is heading the club's fund-raising drive.
Despite denials, reports persist that wealthy Russian industrialist Vladimir Potanin is prepared to invest in Arsenal.
The Independent says Potanin is considering investing up to £120 million in the Premiership club's proposed 60,000-capacity stadium at Ashburton Grove.
In return, the Russian businessman, who was former deputy prime-minister, would take a stake in Arsenal.
Its understood Potanin has discussed buying into Arsenal with a number of his business associates, though he is yet to broach the idea with Arsenal's board or the City bank that is heading the club's fund-raising drive.
