Billionaire group want 30% share in Everton in latest takeover twist - report

The Friedkin Group are now eyeing a 30 per cent stake in Everton from Farhad Moshiri, according to Il Messaggero.

The Italian newspaper reported on Monday (12 August), as per LaRoma24, that the Friedkins want a minority stake after a full takeover failed to materialise earlier this summer.

Backed by Dan Friedkin, who is worth $6.4billion (£5bn) [Forbes], the American billionaires are refusing to give up hope of striking some sort of deal with Farhad Moshiri.

Everton takeover takes fresh twist with Friedkins development

The Friedkin Group looked certain to oust Moshiri a month or so ago, but concerns over the debts owed to other parties saw them pull the plug.

It was a huge blow for the Toffees on the back of the whole 777 Partners saga, and things have gone relatively quiet ever since.

John Textor, another with plenty of financial power, now appears to have entered exclusivity talks with the club [Alan Myers, 11 August].

A source close to the takeover saga on Merseyside last week told Goodison News that while there’s some truth in the reports that Textor is back in the frame to buy the Blues, elements of it are premature.

Supporters will be sick and tired of the takeover talk at this point, but it is quite clear that the Friedkins and Textor are eager to strike a deal.

The big question is whether the Friedkins buying 30 per cent would then put others off making an approach?

If nothing else, these two parties would at least have the club’s best interests at heart, so let’s hope there is finally something concrete this week.

In other Everton news, an attacking player is open to joining the Toffees before the transfer window closes.

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