2 days Ago By Nathan Salmon
American businessman John Textor is in a period of exclusivity as he looks to purchase Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1 per cent stake, though his bid remains dependent on selling his sizeable stake in Crystal Palace. It has also been reported that Dan Friedkin – who pulled out of a takeover deal earlier this year – is ( , 16 September).
Journalist Brown said it is not just a two-horse race, though, (17 September): “It’s important to remember there is still no official bid on the table for Everton from either Friedkin or Textor. Issues re 777 ££/Leadenhall case remain. “And Moshiri either can’t or won’t keep funding.
But there are more than two interested buyers & financial pressure has eased.” The Toffees have problems on and off the pitch having started the Premier League season in awful fashion with four straight defeats. Adding to that, two losses on the bounce where they have , and it’s not hard to see why there is so much discontent among the fan base.
But there is still a sense that things on the pitch are a reflection of the bad decisions taken off it in recent years and the club has paid a heavy price. To start that healing process, Everton really need a takeover solution and they need it fast. It has to be in the best interests of the club, of course, but right now this state of flux is helping absolutely nobody.
Whether it’s Textor, Friedkin, or a group as yet unknown, it needs someone to get this glorious club back on track. Once the ship is steadied off the pitch then, you would hope, improvements on it will follow. In other Everton news, .
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