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Everton owners explore sale less than two years after takeover
The Friedkin Group, an American company led by Dan Friedkin, is exploring new investment options for Everton, including a possible sale of a controlling stake.
It took over the Premier League club in December 2024, when Everton faced serious financial problems.
The owners said they had focused on stabilising the club and supporting its move to a new stadium.
The sale plan comes less than two years into their ownership.
Fans became angry after Everton considered selling young midfielder Harrison Armstrong and later sold striker Beto, while forward Iliman Ndiaye also left.
Manager David Moyes said the summer had been difficult and that he had never spoken to Friedkin.
The group says it will consider only buyers it believes can take the club forward.
No buyer or timetable for a sale has been announced.
The Friedkin Group is exploring investment options for Everton, including a potential sale of a controlling interest.
The U.S.-based group completed its takeover of the club in December 2024.
The announcement comes after a difficult summer transfer window and growing frustration among some supporters.
Everton said it would consider interest only from parties it believes would be the right stewards for the club.
Manager David Moyes said he was surprised by the move and had expected the owners to stay for much longer.
- Who
- The Friedkin Group, Everton’s U.S.-based owners, is exploring a sale.
- What
- The group is considering new investment options, including selling a controlling interest.
- When
- The announcement was made on Friday, 9 October 2026.
- Where
- Everton Football Club, in England.
- Why
- TFG said it had established a foundation of stability and investment and that it was time to consider the club’s next chapter.
The Friedkin Group
Everton supporters and manager David Moyes
Ownership plans
The Friedkin Group
TFG said it was considering the next chapter after providing stability, investment and support.
Everton supporters and manager David Moyes
Moyes said he was surprised because he expected the owners to stay for 20 to 30 years; supporters reacted angrily to transfer decisions and frustration grew over the owners’ involvement.
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
I was surprised because they only came in a year and a half ago. Most owners come in a lot longer than that
I think we were all expecting them to be here for the next 20 to 30 years. I truly believed we had new ownership who were in it completely with us all.
It is also a good time to sell because it is such a buoyant market.
The Friedkin Group completed its takeover of Everton.
David Moyes returned to Everton as manager.
Everton’s attempt to sell Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest and other transfer decisions angered supporters.
The Friedkin Group announced it was exploring new investment options, including a potential sale.
- Takeover date
- December 2024
- Ownership stake
- 99.5% according to BBC Sport and BBC; 94.1% according to The Independent
- Armstrong bid
- £40m from Nottingham Forest
- Ndiaye transfer
- £65m to Manchester City
- Potential sale price
- £750m to £800m, estimated by Kieran Maguire for a complete sale
- Everton manager
- David Moyes
Sources
Everton up for sale again - so what next as owners TFG look for a way out?
Everton put up for sale by U.S.-owned Friedkin Group
Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
Everton put up for sale by Friedkin Group less than two years after takeover
Everton owner The Friedkin Group exploring sale of club after two years
Everton owners The Friedkin Group open to full sale of club - less than two years after completing takeover
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