Alisher Usmanov has entertained several Everton managers and staff on his superyacht Dilbar, which was seized by German authorities in Hamburg this week shortly before he was sanctioned by the UK Government.
Usmanov had no formal position at Everton, who have severed links with his companies this week, but he provided more than £50million of sponsorship deals.
The Russian was also consulted by owner Farhad Moshiri on managerial appointments and player recruitment, an informal role which has been a source of frustration to some at the club.
Terriers in turmoil as Hoyle wants to sell club again
Huddersfield Town are set for a third change of ownership in as many years, with Dean Hoyle to make the club available for sale again after he has bought it back from Phil Hodgkinson.