6 months ago Usmanov was adamant he would not sell to Kroenke at any cost.
I don't believe anyone apart from a close few know what Usmanovs plans are, only time will tell.
Thats it. We can wax lyrical about a narrative, (guilty), or latch onto uninformed bits in the press. But the bloke has form for not letting on what he will do. Till he does it.