More and more celebrities are looking to claim a stake in English clubs over recent years, and Everton have now shared their stance.
It has been four months of significant change on Merseyside for Everton following the takeover back in December.
The Friedkin Group have landed at Goodison Park and not held back from making some key decisions to put their own stamp on the club.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 13 |  EvertonEverton | 33 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 38 |
With the Blues now sat up in 13th spot, it would be fair to say the American owners have made some solid calls already.
Everton are being financially backed by the Friedkins this summer in what is going to be their first summer transfer window owning the club.
That will be music to David Moyes’ ears as he is also set to see a good chunk of his squad leave the club at the end of their contracts.
More change is expected at Everton and the Toffees’ stance on celebrity investment has now been shared.
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Everton’s stance on celebrity investors shared
On Wednesday, it was announced Everton welcomed Christopher Sarofim as their latest investor as they look to really break in the US market.
The American billionaire’s stake in the club is yet to be revealed, but he arrived with plenty of experience and the backing of Dan Friedkin.
The Guardian broke the news and their report also provided an insight on where the club stand when it comes to celebrity investors.
‘TFG is understood to be targeting investors with specific skillsets and contacts rather than celebrity investors to attract attention in a model favoured by other American owners,’ wrote Matt Hughes.
‘Real Madrid’s Luka Modric bought a stake in Swansea City this month, the NFL star JJ Watt owns shares in Burnley, and Leeds have big-name minority investors including Will Ferrell, Russell Crowe, Michael Phelps and Jordan Spieth.’
Sarofim could unlock an £830m market for Everton as he boasts a wealth of knowledge in the US as he also holds a stake in the NFL team the Houston Texans.
What is clear, though, is Everton are not looking to bring in big-name celebrities as they want people who have a clear skill to bring to the club.
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Everton looking to avoid Burnley model
There is plenty of needle between these two clubs now following the recent developments to emerge this year.
Burnley and Everton are set to battle it out in court, with the two clubs hoping their compensation hearing can proceed in July.
But Burnley’s ownership model is another thing which Everton disagree with and are not looking to replicate on Merseyside.
Bramley-Moore Dock is set to be a financial game-changer for Everton and that will surely cut out any real need to look for celebrity investment.
Through Sarofim, Everton are going to have further links to the US market and potentially even the NFL.
The work which the Friedkins have done in L4 has been mightily impressive so far and they seem to have things mapped out for a successful future at Everton.
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