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The Friedkin Group, which bought Everton less than two years ago, says it is exploring new investment, including a possible sale of a controlling interest.
Everton’s owners, the Friedkin Group, have said they are open to selling a controlling stake in the Premier League club. Al Jazeera, carrying a Reuters report, and the BBC both say the statement came on Friday 9 October 2026.
The group completed its takeover from former owner Farhad Moshiri in December 2024, and the BBC says the deal was believed to be worth more than 400 million pounds. In its statement, the group said that when it took over, the club faced serious financial uncertainty and challenges on and off the pitch. It said its first aim was to bring stability, investment and support, including finishing the new stadium. With that base in place, it said, the time is right to consider the next chapter for Everton. Under its ownership the club has moved into the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The group said it would only entertain interest from parties it strongly believes would be the right stewards to take the club forward. It added that it will keep supporting the club on and off the pitch during the process. According to Al Jazeera, it has hired Moelis & Company as adviser, and both the group and the club said they would make no more comment while the process is under way. The group also owns AS Roma in Italy and AS Cannes in France.
The BBC notes that the group’s leadership came under scrutiny in the summer transfer window. It says fans were angry when Everton accepted a 40 million pound bid for young midfielder Harrison Armstrong, before pulling out of the deal, and when striker Beto was sold to Fiorentina soon after. In September, manager David Moyes said he had never met or spoken to chairman Dan Friedkin since returning as manager in January 2025. The BBC adds that Everton are seventh in the league after seven matches.
No buyer has been named, and no price has been reported.
A change of owner could affect the club's spending, stadium plans and long-term direction, which matters to supporters and to the Premier League.
No buyer, price or timetable has been announced. The takeover value of more than 400 million pounds is described as believed by the BBC and we have not verified it.
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