General view of the corner flag inside Hill Dickinson Stadium
General view of the corner flag inside Hill Dickinson Stadium
Hello and welcome to the Liverpool ECHO’s live blog after it was confirmed that The Friedkin Group (TFG) is open to a full sale of Everton as it seeks external investment. TFG completed its purchase of Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1% stake in the club in December 2024 and oversaw the move from Goodison Park to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
But in a statement released on Friday morning, the club confirmed: "The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options for Everton Football Club, including the potential sale of a controlling interest.
"When TFG became custodians of Everton, the club faced significant financial uncertainty and challenges both on and off the pitch.
"The immediate priority was to provide the stability, investment and support needed to secure the club’s future, including helping to bring the long-promised stadium to completion for its deserving supporters.
"With that foundation now safely in place, the time is right to consider the next chapter for Everton. We will only entertain interest from parties who we strongly believe will be the right stewards to take the club forward and build on the momentum that has been established.
"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."
David Moyes will no doubt be asked about the statement in his press conference on Friday afternoon, while you can follow all the developments as they happen on our live blog below.