The Friedkin Group are understood to be closing in on an Everton takeover having agreed a deal to obtain Farhad Moshiri's entire 94.1% stake in the club back in September
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Dan Friedkin and the new Everton Stadium
Dan Friedkin and the new Everton Stadium
The Friedkin Group will have an understanding of what Everton need to do to strengthen their squad in the transfer window with their takeover still on course to be completed before Christmas. That’s the verdict of Alan Myers, who believes that the process for the Houston-based group to acquire Farhad Moshiri’s entire 94.1% stake in Everton is likely to be completed next week.
In an article on Sky Sports’ website, he reports: “There is a stark difference to how TFG (The Friedkin Group) have gone about their business in the drawn out and complex process of buying a Premier League club compared to what preceded them - especially with the often unique nature of Everton Football Club, with its financial issues, problems on the pitch and wonderful reality of a new stadium in an iconic location.
“TFG have worked relentlessly and diligently over a number of months, quietly and professionally with no noise, no promises of utopia or briefings of such.
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“They have maintained a level-headed approach to a drama which needed that in spades. So what can we expect from the Texas-based billionaires when, as expected, they take the reins in the next week or so?
“My understanding is that the message will be one of them looking to strike a balance between a long-term vision and an exciting new plan, and keeping the absolute focus on the remaining months of the current season, one in which much work is still to be done. What TFG don’t need is a relegation battle. It goes without saying that losing their Premier League status would put those future plans back somewhat.
“I don’t see a flag-waving, hooting-tooting entrance, or much talk of ‘what we’re gonna do’ statements. More likely a swan-like elegance, calm on the surface whilst furious peddling under the water and a ‘get to work’ attitude with a full focus on the immediate job in hand.
“I suspect transfer business will be looked at for January and they will have an understanding as to what is needed as Sean Dyche navigates what looks like a difficult month or so, fixture-wise. I don’t see any immediate change of manager either.
“I expect the group’s executives to assess the situation fully before making any major decisions. They have very much distanced themselves from any kind of involvement in the decision making at the club during the takeover process – rightly so, it’s a policy they have stuck to vehemently.”