Everton’s owners, the Friedkin Group (TFG), have announced that the club is now on the market, a move that comes just two years after the Houston‑based consortium bought the Blues for more than £400 million. The statement, issued on Friday morning, was brief and devoid of detail, but it confirmed that TFG will seek a new owner for a full stake that includes the club’s current debt of roughly £468 million.
The takeover in December 2024 was intended to bring stability after a chaotic period under former owner Farhad Moshiri. TFG’s purchase was supposed to pave the way for a new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock and a fresh start for the club’s on‑field fortunes. Instead, the group has largely remained hands‑off. Chairman Dan Friedkin has never attended a match, and manager David Moyes said he was unaware of the sale until it was announced publicly. The lack of engagement has alienated fans, who already felt let down by a series of controversial transfer decisions, including the attempted sale of academy product Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest and the subsequent sale of striker Beto to Fiorentina.
Financially, TFG has injected £38 million into Everton to cover a breach of Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules that saw the club fined for overspending. The consortium has also paid £400 million for a 99.5 percent stake, a sum that now sits on a “ready‑to‑sell” label. Football finance analyst Kieran Maguire estimates that a new buyer would likely pay between £750 million and £800 million, a figure that reflects the club’s Premier League status, its 50,000‑plus capacity stadium, and the scarcity of clubs available for purchase.
The sale comes at a time when the Premier League market is buoyant and American investors are reportedly interested in acquiring sporting franchises. Maguire noted that TFG could view the deal as a “buy low, sell high” opportunity, especially given the club’s clean financial slate compared to the chaos of Moshiri’s era. He also pointed out that the group’s experience with AS Roma, a club regularly competing in the Champions League, contrasts sharply with Everton’s more modest European prospects.
For Everton, the announcement signals a potential turning point. Moyes expressed disappointment that the club’s supporters were left in the dark about ownership changes, but he also indicated that he would be open to new leadership. The club will now need to satisfy Premier League ownership criteria, demonstrate financial backing, and navigate due‑diligence procedures before a sale can be completed. If a buyer is found quickly, the Blues could return to a period of stability and ambition, but the next chapter will depend on who steps in to take the helm.