Lotus boss Fernandes eyes Norwich, West Ham

alaysian aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes revealed Friday he could be interested in investing in promoted English Premier League side Norwich after considering doing so last year. Team Lotus principal Fernandes decided against putting money into the Canaries while they were in League One, preferring to focus on his Norfolk-based Formula One outfit. The 47-year-old Air Asia founder told the Norwich Advertiser: "We talked, we talked definitely and there was a whole emotional appeal of everything Norfolk and green and yellow, and it made sense. "And there's no reason why we can't work together in the future and do things together." Norwich, who recorded debts of £23 milion ($37.7 million) last year, will return to the Premier League next season after a six year absence. "I'm thrilled at what's happened at Norwich - and I've also got to know my own capabilities in life and you don't want to give yourself indigestion," added Fernandes, who failed in an attempt to buy West Ham at the start of 2010. "It's fun - I tried to buy West Ham and failed, and it was probably the best thing that ever happened to me. A Hammers fan, Fernandes also revealed following the club's relegation that he was in discussions to invest in them. Fernandes lost out to David Sullivan and David Gold at the start of 2010 but with estimated debts of £80 million ($131 million) the Malaysian may step in to replace the current owners. "If the fans want me to get involved I will," Fernandes said on his Twitter account recently. "It’s a great club and we fans have suffered too long. Discussions have taken place. Long way to go but a good frank start." He added: "Have to go on radio silence now out of respect to the owners. I know what I need. Let's see if we can do it. From dark days come lots of positive. Has happened to many (people) many times. Love to all Hammers."