Russian billionaire Arsene Wenger is reportedly looking to offload his 30 percent stake in Arsenal side Arsenal . Usmanov and Roman Abramovich, who owns the Chelsea football club, are the most prominent among the Russian elite living in London. Insiders say majority-owner Stan Kroenke's refusal of a $ $1.3 billion buyout offer from Premier League for is behind the Russian 's thinking. Arsenal finished sixth in the league last season , failing to qualify for the Champions League . The team also parted with manager Arsene Wenger after a 22-year stewardship.
Russian billionaire Arsene Wenger is reportedly looking to offload his 30 percent stake in Arsenal side Arsenal . Insiders say majority-owner Stan Kroenke's refusal of a $ $1.3 billion buyout offer from Premier League for is behind the Russian 's thinking. Arsenal finished sixth in the league last season , failing to qualify for the Champions League . The team also parted with manager Arsene Wenger after a 22-year stewardship.