Kieran Maguire: Dan Friedkin unlikely to be happy as Everton takeover eyed amid potential change

Dan Friedkin is unlikely to be happy with the proposed independent regulator as he aims to finalise the Everton takeover, believes Kieran Maguire.

Along with this, the Premier League will be meeting the other clubs on 22 November to discuss a wide range of topics.

This comes after Sky News reported on 26 October that the Premier League is drawing up plans to present new proposals to the clubs for a financial settlement with the rest of the footballing pyramid.

“My understanding is that is very much the backstop position,” Maguire told TBR.

“Under the previous rules, it looked as if the regulator was going to apply game theory, where you put in a sealed proposal and the EFL puts in a sealed proposal and the regulator chooses one.

“What that does it incentivises both parties not to take the mic and to tend towards the middle.”

Everton would not want any further twists and turns in their takeover process

Friedkin might be wary of an independent regulator due to its potential to introduce new financial regulations or redistribution models that could impact the Toffees’ financial strategy.

Given that the Premier League is considering new financial proposals for distribution across the football pyramid, as expected to be discussed in upcoming meetings, any regulatory changes could mean alterations in how revenue is shared, possibly affecting Everton’s financial health or transfer budget.

An independent regulator might enforce stricter financial fair play rules or mandate profit sharing with lower leagues, which could dilute the financial benefits Friedkin might expect from his investment.

Moreover, any major changes might not align with Friedkin’s business model or vision for the club’s growth.

This uncertainty and potential for financially restrictive policies could make the American apprehensive about proceeding with the takeover under a new regulatory framework.

Hopefully, for Everton, this would not cause any issues with the takeover as it’s a saga that has been ongoing for over a year.

In other Everton news, a manager is now out of the running to take over at Goodison Park after the Friedkin takeover.

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