Alan Myers has the truth about Everton takeover as Dan Friedkin linked again

Alan Myers has the truth about Everton takeover as Dan Friedkin linked again

Everton’s takeover is proving impossible to predict at the moment, given just how many hurdles stand in the way of the prospective new owner.

 

Whilst plenty of them were put up by 777 Partners as they sought to circumvent the normal procedures with numerous shady loans, it has forged a near-impossible job for the next suitor.

 

 

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Dan Friedkin seemed like the perfect man to assume control, but when delving deeper he uncovered too many untold horrors regarding debt and financial irregularity to get involved. So, he dropped out, and the Toffees were back to square one.

 

Fortunately, John Textor’s interest in an Everton takeover remains, but he is not alone.

 

In fact, some reports have even claimed that Friedkin is plotting a sensational return to the table…

 

 

Alan Myers provides fresh Everton takeover update

That notion came courtesy of reports in Italy, which suggested that the AS Roma owner was still eyeing 30% of the football club to stay involved without assuming the entirety of the debt.

 

It seemed a plausible enough suggestion, allowing the American time to decide whether he wants to then invest more and become the majority shareholder.

 

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However, Sky Sports journalist Alan Myers was on hand to quickly refute that notion, with the revered reporter replying to one fan’s question about the report.

 

His answer was short and incisive, cutting down these rumours with a dig at the social media platforms that drive such misinformation.

 

He wrote: ‘Nothing in that apparently mate, seems it was a theory offered up by someone and it’s grown legs (social media for you)’.

 

John Textor is the new takeover favourite

That being said, with a new American as the new takeover favourite, it’s worth noting that Textor does have a Friedkin-related hurdle to overcome in his bid to buy Everton.

 

After all, there is a clause within Friedkin’s contract regarding the Toffees that states that, upon the change of ownership, he must be repaid in full.

 

Some negotiation is possible, but it is an issue that Textor, as the latest and most prominent takeover suitor, will have to overcome.

 

Not only that, but given he still remains a large shareholder in Crystal Palace too, he needs to find a buyer there as well before he can move for Everton.

 

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So, despite the American being the clear favourite and the most vocal bidder for the Merseyside club, he is actually very far away from being able to assume control.

 

For Everton, who need a new, capable owner sooner rather than later, this is far from good news no matter how good Textor’s intentions are.

 

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