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Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images
Everton are returning from the international break with a game against Hull City on Sunday. David Moyes is also going to have to manage the situation surrounding the club’s ownership saga.
Following the summer transfer window, Everton fans questioned The Friedkin Group’s commitment on Merseyside after leaving Moyes so short in specific areas of his squad. In the weeks following, it has become apparent that the owners had plans to move on.
Moyes has entered the 2026/27 season with just Thierno Barry as the natural striker to select. It is clear that a lot more could have been done to help the 63-year-old manager during the summer transfer market.
Dan Friedkin
Dan Friedkin
The Friedkin Group have placed Everton up for sale despite only being in place for 22 months. Although fans will be hoping for a quick and smooth process, they will also know exactly how long things could take with the January transfer window likely to be affected.
What Everton’s sale means for David Moyes contract situation
It must be remembered that The Friedkin Group were supposed to offer Everton long-term stability. This development has thrown the club’s future back into question and Moyes will be affected by the process.
The 63-year-old is working into the final year of his contract as the Everton manager. The Friedkins quickly brought Moyes back to Merseyside following their takeover in late 2024 and a decision is going to be needed sooner rather than later on whether he will be handed an extension.
Moyes was brought back to the club to provide Everton with stability through the early stages of the takeover and he could be viewed as the man to guide the Toffees through another. However, it also needs to be questioned whether the 63-year-old is prepared to work through another change of ownership.
During a recent press conference, Moyes admitted he’s never spoken to Dan Friedkin which may actually suggest that the veteran manager could actually welcome the change of ownership on Merseyside.
How Everton’s takeover process impacts January budget
Everton have said the Friedkins will support the club through the takeover process. Any realist will acknowledge that a departing owner is unlikely to provide their full backing in a transfer window as they look to offload the club.
“Throughout this process, TFG’s focus will remain unchanged. We will support the Club in all ways necessary to achieve success on the pitch and will continue efforts to make a positive difference in the communities the Club serves,” read the statement on Friday morning.
Of course, there will be fans hoping for a quick sale but getting a new owner in before the January transfer window feels incredibly unlikely. Even if Everton were able to do so, the Friedkins showed in January, 2025, that they wanted to get their feet under the table before sanctioning signings.
Charly Alcaraz was the only addition in the Friedkins’ first transfer window at the club. The midfielder joined on loan from Flamengo.
Alternatively, it could be viewed that if Everton are in a good position battling for Europe, the addition of some players in January could help the sales process. Securing European football will be extremely lucrative for the club and that would certainly improve the Friedkins’ chances of selling the club.