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Friedkin Sale
Just when we thought that John Textor had the Toffees takeover in his sights, The Friedkin Group made a triumphant return to reach an agreement with Farhad Moshiri to buy his 94% stake in the club. [RBM]
Farhad Moshiri was unhappy with John Textor for embarking on a public “charm offensive” around his attempt to buy Everton. [Liverpool Echo]
The Friedkin Group have now issued an official statement to AS Roma fans, addressing the Everton takeover, and trying to put minds at rest. [AS Roma]
TFG are not going to pull a Textor and start talking about their footballing vision for the Blues until the purchase is complete and confirmed. [iNews]
Everton’s U21 side, featuring Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson, secured a thrilling win over Sunderland which is great news for the pair’s recovery. [Echo]
For all their financial and footballing travails, Everton represent an attractive proposition for an intelligent investor because of the number of people who are so passionate about the club. Takeovers are all about the money but Everton are worth buying because they mean so much…
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) September 23, 2024
It appears that Everton’s contract talks with Dominic Calvert-Lewin have collapsed. [Football Insider]
Brian Sorensen felt that nothing went his side’s way against Brighton & Hove Albion but admitted Everton Women need more complete performances this season after the Blues suffered a 4-0 defeat in their WSL curtain raiser at Broadfield Stadium. [Royal Blue Mersey]
Everton are interested in making Gareth Southgate their next manager once The Friedkin Group become the club’s new owners and decide to sack Dyche. [Football Fancast]
Yes I think so. Everything I have seen suggests they are straight and straightforward. And would think PL will want minimum fuss. Cheers
— slbsn (@slbsn) September 23, 2024
Abdoulaye Doucoure has revealed he’s stunned by comparisons between Iliman Ndiaye and himself. But he admits his new Everton team-mate is great to play alongside. [Liverpool Echo]
Sean Dyche could lose his Everton job if the club’s proposed takeover goes ahead sooner than expected. [Football Insider]
Former players Kevin Ratcliffe and Tony Hibbert take in the new stadium for the first time.
The case to axe Michael Keane sooner, rather than later. [Football Fancast]
Graham Potter is “very much interested” in replacing Dyche at Goodison Park. [Caught Offside]
The Carabao Cup takes centre stage with those teams that are playing in Europe enter the competition.
Full schedule of games here.