Alan Myers and Dan Friedkin, Everton FC owner
Alan Myers and Dan Friedkin, Everton FC owner
Everton's up-for-sale status has sparked rumours of Kevin Malone potentially reigniting his interest in the Toffees.
The Friedkin Group announced in October that they are looking to sell the Blues, less than two years after buying a 94.1 per cent stake in the club from Farhad Moshiri.
The Houston-based company initially searched for minor investors to help support the running of the L3 club, but after failing to do so, is now seeking a full sale.
Dan Friedkin and Co. have pledged their support to David Moyes for as long as the process takes, with several investors already being linked to Hill Dickinson
Malone battled against TFG and 777 Sports to buy the Toffees in 2024, and was committed to paying a reported £78million per year in footballing operation costs.
But with TFG wanting at least £800m to sell Everton, will Malone come back in with another offer?
Alan Myers issues one-word Kevin Malone update for Everton
Malone was reportedly seriously evaluating buying Everton in 2024 before TFG pipped in and made their offer to Moshiri.
The former LA Dodgers General Manager had made an offer himself, which initially wasn't enough.
The US consortium was considering another bid, but it was understood that the club's debt eventually put Malone and Co. off the move.
There have been suggestions that Malone could reignite his interest in Everton, with the club said to be a "very good look for Americans".
Alan Nixon has reported on his Patreon that deal makers Tony Scholes and Gary Mellor recently attended Hill Dickinson Stadium, only adding fuel to the fire regarding Malone potentially making another move.
However, in response to an Everton fan stating on X that they feel Malone may come back in to buy the club, Alan Myers delivered a short response.
Myers simply wrote: "No."
That update helps Everton fans filter out the potential candidates even further, but why would Malone not be back in the running to buy the Toffees?
Why Malone may be against buying Everton
As mentioned earlier, Malone's doubts over the debt Moshiri had Everton in were enough to prevent him from making a second offer in 2024.
TFG have reportedly cleared over £250m worth of debt since buying the Blues from Moshiri.
Everton currently have an estimated debt of around £600m, with TFG's club equity expected to be less than £250m.
If Malone wasn't keen the first time, the figures will overwhelm him even more now.