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title: "Everton: Pete O’Rourke makes investment claim"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-03-09T15:40:32Z"
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# Everton: Pete O’Rourke makes investment claim

**Everton could look for new investors after Uzbekistan-born Alisher Usmanov has seen his assets frozen by the European Union, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.**

### The Lowdown: Usmanov news

Usmanov, owner of USM Holdings, [first became involved with the Toffees](https://www.givemesport.com/87981218-everton-may-look-for-more-financial-investment-after-behind-scenes-development) when his company sponsored Everton’s Finch Farm training ground.

More recently, he struck a deal with the Merseyside club, securing naming-rights of Everton’s proposed [new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-strike-30m-new-stadium-17567734).

However, the Toffees have now [cut ties with their Russian sponsors](https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-invasion-everton-cuts-ties-with-russian-sponsors-including-firm-owned-by-oligarch-alisher-usmanov-12555498), including Usmanov’s USM Holdings, leaving the club with a potential £300 million black hole in their playing budget.

### The Latest: O’Rourke’s claim…

Consequently, O’Rourke has claimed that Everton may be searching for new investors to fill the void left by the Uzbekistan billionaire.

Speaking with [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/87981218-everton-may-look-for-more-financial-investment-after-behind-scenes-development), he said:

*“It might mean that Everton will be looking for financial investment just to help the club tick along and everything else.*

*“It’s going to be such a big summer for Everton. They will be desperate to stay in the Premier League.”*

### The Verdict: Needed

New boss Frank Lampard has insisted that Usmanov’s sanctions [“have not impacted”](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60623062) his squad as the Toffees continue to fight off a relegation battle.

If Everton remain in the Premier League next season, they will need new investors over the summer, especially given the calls being made for a [defensive overhaul.](https://twitter.com/Paddy_Boyland/status/1501109091837562885)

Therefore, the Toffees need to worry about the remainder of the season, before undergoing a search for investment during the summer.

***In other news: [Everton: Toffees need defensive overhaul](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/everton-toffees-need-defensive-overhaul/)***