Everton have just four games left at Goodison Park before they leave for their new Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium.
Everton’s final game at Goodison Park is on the 18th of May, as they play host to relegation-threatened Southampton.
Toffees fans have requested the Premier League to move the date to the 17th of May, so it can be a traditional Saturday 3pm kick-off time.
However, given the FA Cup final is that day, the date is highly unlikely change, so Goodison is set to get its send off on a Sunday afternoon.
Behind the scenes, the Friedkin Group are working hard on getting Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium a naming rights deal.
And now, there’s been a fresh update on the situation.
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Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium naming rights deal getting closer
Speaking on the Royal Blue podcast, chief Reach business writer Dave Powell has provided the latest on Everton’s naming rights deal and noted that it’s getting closer.
“We’re looking into 25/26 now really, I think that’s probably where they’re going to (go),” Powell explained.
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“Even if they had that opportunity to do it, I still they they kick that deal over into the next financial year because I think they know that they’ll be ok this year and why start the rebuild almost in terms of finances next year.
“I’ve seen what some people think they might be able to get in the market for stadium naming rights, it won’t be £20m-a-year over ten years, you know it just won’t be.
“So Everton are probably going to look towards the US market themselves, so they may get some joy from some simpatico relationships that maybe the Friedkin’s have with businesses in Texas where they are based or it might be a curve ball.
“Given some of the noises that have been being made, it’s getting closer.”
Powell has suggested that Bramley-Moore could be sponsored by a Texas-based business, given the Friedkin’s ties to the region.
However, the American investors also have great relations with Toyota, who have been mooted as a potential sponsor.
The Japansese car manufacturers would be able to commit to the substantial financial deal, which could see Everton earn £100m across a 10-year period.
Anyhow, whoever it may be will have to bring not just finances but also ‘connectivity’ among the Everton faithful, according to Powell.
It’s incredibly important that supporters are on board with the sponsor.