Breaking news: John Textor enters exclusivity negotiations as Everton …
John Textor is in negotiations regarding an exclusivity period to complete a takeover of Everton, according to Alan Myers.
The Sky Sports journalist reported on Sunday(11 August, 19:30) that the American billionaire, who has confirmed his interest in the Toffees, is yet to reach any sort of agreement over a potential takeover.
Should the Crystal Palace co-owner purchase Farhad Moshiri’s controlling stake, he would have to repay a £200million loan to the Freidkin Group and a similar amount to A-Cap to be approved by the Premier League.
A source had told Goodison News that the billionaire had retained an interest in purchasing the Toffees, but he will have to sell his 45 per cent stake at Selhurst Park first.
Although Textor has admitted that he is interested in buying the Toffees, he also admitted that he would need to deal with his shares in Palace before he could complete a deal with Everton [The Mirror, 11 August].
John Textor Everton takeover update amid Goodison Park uncertainty?
There is still a long way to go, but it seems as though the wheels are well and truly in motion for Textor to begin the process of becoming the new owner of Everton and ending Moshiri’s ties with the club.
This won’t be an easy process by any means. The American will have to deal with the debt owed to A-Cap and the Friedkin Group as well as other parties all while also trying to get rid of his shares in Palace.
There will be interest in his 45 per cent stake, but Everton fans know as well as anyone that it is not an easy deal to complete. Even if this potential period of exclusivity is granted, it doesn’t mean that a deal is anywhere near imminent.
On top of that, any new owner has a financial commitment of the construction of the new stadium. While that is an asset to the club, it takes a hell of a lot of financial muscle to get off the ground in the short term.
So while this latest update around Textor is a step in the right direction, it doesn’t mean this ownership ordeal is anywhere near finished.Toffees supporters don’t have to be told that as they’ve already been through this process multiple times.
In other Everton news, Largie Ramazani wants to make the move to Goodison Park this summer and he could be available for just £6million
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