AliousAccording to the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Everton are highly optimistic about the impending takeover by the US-based Friedkin Group.
Senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that Friedkin Group representatives recently visited Merseyside.
The group is currently conducting thorough due diligence, examining all financial records to ensure the viability of the takeover.
Despite this ongoing process, the outlook appears promising, with sources suggesting the deal could be finalized within weeks rather than months.
There’s a strong belief that the transaction could be completed within the next six to eight weeks, at which point the Friedkin Group would become Everton’s majority shareholders.
This follows Football Insider’s earlier report of an agreement between Farhad Moshiri and Dan Friedkin.
This potential takeover is expected to progress more swiftly than the recent, unsuccessful attempt by 777 Partners, which left many Everton supporters disappointed.
The faster resolution should help all parties move past that setback.
The situation is viewed positively for Everton, potentially ending over a year of uncertainty surrounding the club’s ownership.
If successful, the Friedkin Group would acquire Moshiri’s 94.1 percent stake in the club.
Before the deal can be finalized, the US firm must still pass the Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ test.
Nevertheless, the overall sentiment suggests a smoother and more promising takeover process compared to recent attempts.
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