Roma owner Friedkin interested in Everton takeover

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Image caption, A takeover deal with 777 Partners had been agreed in September 2023 before falling through last month
  • Author, Shamoon Hafez
  • Role, 成人快手 Sport football news reporter

Roma owner Dan Friedkin has emerged as one of a number of parties interested in a takeover of Premier League club Everton.

American businessman Friedkin, who has a reported net worth of 拢4.8bn, is aiming for an exclusivity agreement to purchase current owner Farhad Moshiri's 94% stake in the club.

成人快手 Sport understands MSP Sports Capital and local businessmen Andy Bell and George Downing, who have lent the Toffees 拢158m, are also aiming for a takeover.

Michael Dell, chief executive of Dell Technologies, and Kenneth King of investment firm A Cap are also in the mix.

Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor expressed an interest in buying Everton last month and is looking to sell his 45% stake in the Eagles.

Moshiri had agreed to sell the Blues to Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners in September but after a prolonged process, the sales and purchase agreement ended on 31 May.