Everton fans have been put through the emotional wringer more times than they can remember in recent years, on matters that would usually never concern supporters.
Alas, financial turmoil, points deductions and takeover updates have all dominated Goodison Park, regressing match-day chat from simple concerns like the starting lineup and into full-blown fiscal debates.
It’s been a tiring process, but Farhad Moshiri‘s desperation to sell was expected to fast-track the process with so many suitors reportedly interested.
And yet, 12 months on from 777 Partners’ initial efforts to snag the club, we are seemingly no closer to a conclusion.
Fortunately, we do at least now have two frontrunners who stand out from the rest of the pack at last.
Alan Myers gives his thoughts on Everton takeover saga
Taking to X, seeking to react to the news that Dan Freidkin was back in the race to buy Everton, journalist Alan Myers sought to be the calm head amongst many unsure reactors.
After all, such a wild response was only natural given previously John Textor seemed completely unopposed in his efforts to assume control of the club.
But with a fresh rival and a two-horse race having been kickstarted, it will be really intriguing to see which American comes out on top and convinces Moshiri to sell to them.
Seeking to offer his advice to those who were left reeling by the news, the Sky Sports reporter would write: ‘My advice would be not to get too excited about any rekindled interest, on Everton. The sale process is still ongoing, still a lot to happen yet, and I don’t expect any announcements from the club anytime soon tbh. Textor, TFG and A-Cap all pivotal to the process.’
Does John Textor have an exclusivity agreement with Farhad Moshiri?
Whilst it might seem strange that Friedkin can just walk back into contention, he is only in a position to do this because of Textor’s struggles to sell his Crystal Palace shares.
After all, Premier League rules state that one person or organisation cannot own two clubs in the same division.
So, before he can even enter into an exclusivity agreement, he must sell that stake in the Eagles, which is posing a problem.
That leaves the door wide open to rivals, with Friedkin one such example.
Unless Textor can fast-track his initial deal to sell, he cannot even think about buying yet.
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