Dan Friedkin looking happy
Dan Friedkin looking happy
The American consortium have made their feelings clear that they want to sell the Toffees after less than two years.
They have confirmed that they will find the right buyer and won't force a sale unless they are the right people to lead the Merseyside club forward.
That hasn't led to many links with a potential new owner in recent weeks.
It now seems as if some irons are in the fire as the hunt continues for a buyer in the coming months.
That has extended to possible interested parties attending games, but what is the latest?
Duo make trip to watch Everton
There has been a general lack of insight for many Blues fans.
They want to hear more about any interest and the idea of who the next owner could be on L3.
That has now landed in the shape of Tony Scholes and Gary Mellor.
Scholes is formerly Premier League Chief Football Officer and is now president of a new league in America, while Mellor has several ties to clubs in America.
Alan Nixon reported via Patreon on Sunday that the duo made the trip to Merseyside to watch Everton in person.
They attended the Newcastle United clash and watched in hospitality seats alongside prime minister Andy Burnham, as Hayden Hackney scored his first goal.
That could open the door for a new owner to come in at Everton, but how?
Who could take over from the Friedkins at Everton?
This duo aren't going to be the next owners of Everton, but they could help facilitate the next steps.
They both have ties in both English and American football, including links to owners of different clubs.
The above report details that they know that several of those owners are looking to purchase a Premier League club.
Having this pair in their corner could work well for any interested party, especially given Scholes' prior work as executive at both Preston North End and Stoke City.
Nixon suggests that "many other wannabe owners and consortiums hovering around in America could get involved".
That is where this duo could come in should another American group look to take over from the Friedkins at Everton.
Any exact names are unclear, but there are so many ties with this pair to the States that could open doors for a move to happen.