Oh, a quiz, this is fun!
Let's see ... a multi-billionaire, with not too many years left, buys a football club. He has no need of extra money. And what's the old saying: "To make a small fortune in football is to start with a large one."
I think I'll stick my head out and go for option 1.
Although, I don't think he was desperate. Which is more than can be said for a couple of Russian chancers I can think of.