Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock stadium contractors Laing O'Rourke have confirmed they "remain committed" to the project following news regarding Alisher Usmanov this week.
The Uzbekistan-born billionaire has been faced with multiple sanctions over the course of recent days, including from the UK and European Union, with regard to his close ties with Vladimir Putin.
Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Everton took the decision to suspend their agreements with all of USM, Megafon and Yota earlier this week.