Everton were handed a huge boost on Friday afternoon just one week out from their Premier League campaign getting underway.
After over a year of talks going on in the background to purchase Everton, Farhad Moshiri is yet to see any real breakthrough with two parties having now dropped out of the running.
The Friedkin Group were the latest to see their talks breakdown with 777’s issues known to all.
However, there is now a glimmer of hope that a takeover could develop over the coming weeks after John Textor came back on the scene on Friday.
Sean Dyche‘s side now have just one friendly remaining in their diary until they raise the curtain on their 2024/25 campaign against Brighton & Hove Albion.
And what a boost it would be for the entire club if they were able to make some real progress on the takeover front.
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Textor has already submitted a bid for Everton earlier this summer following 777’s withdrawal from the race to purchase the club.
And on Friday, Textor lodged another bid for Everton on the same terms as his previous offer as he looks to become the majority owner on Merseyside.
There is, however, one major issue with the American billionaire currently holding a 45% stake in Premier League club Crystal Palace.
Those shares would have to be sold entirely for Textor to take up the ownership at Goodison Park, but it seems he is not the only party interested.
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Taking to social media on Friday, Myers was answering a number of questions which many Everton fans had following the news of the potential takeover.
Although Textor is the man to have lodged a new bid for the Toffees on Friday, Myers has suggested there are still a few other parties keen on purchasing the club.
‘There are a few interested,’ replied Myers when asked if there were more in the frame other than the American.
Considering Everton have not had the best luck when it comes to finding a new owner it will be a big positive that their hopes are not just resting on Textor.
John Textor has a lot to do to buy Everton
Although the American has lodged his bid to purchase Everton, this is by no means going to be a straightforward deal.
For one, those shares he holds in Palace could be a major problem as, although he feels he can sell them easily, he has now made it clear he wants out.
With that in mind, getting the right price for his shares in Palace could now prove more difficult given his stance on purchasing Everton with parties knowing he needs to sell up.
However, the American is also said to hold his concerns about the loans taken out by Everton from the interested parties like 777 already.
Friday provided fans a big boost of optimism ahead of the new season but there is still such a long way to go yet.
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