Overview
- The Friedkin Group confirmed on Friday, October 9 that it is exploring new investment options for Everton, including the possible sale of a controlling interest.
- The owners said they will only consider buyers they believe will be the right stewards for the club and that they are prepared to remain custodians until a suitable successor is found.
- Moelis & Company has been retained to advise the owners on the investor search and potential sale process.
- The move follows TFG’s stabilisation work since buying Everton in December 2024, including debt restructuring and the move to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, which underpins the club’s commercial case for outside investment.
- Fan anger over a summer transfer window that saw roughly £100m of player sales with limited incoming recruitment is a proximate political factor shaping timing and optics and could influence buyer demand and future spending decisions.