Everton now have two new buyers in talks to take over the club following the latest collapse, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that Patrick Malone and British firm Vici Private Finance are in the preliminary stage of discussions to purchase the Merseysiders.
This comes after The Friedkin Group takeover collapsed following confirmation that negotiations with the Texas-based company have ended.
Sources say there is no point guessing a timeline for a possible takeover at this stage, but there is interest from an American consortium being led by Malone.
He is a former LA Dodgers General Manager and has been interested in the Merseyside club all along.
While he wasn’t seen as a preferred bidder, Malone is now back in the frame alongside Vici Private Finance.
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It is believed that the Premier League club are an attractive proposition if they can be bought for the right price.
With a brand new stadium on the horizon and Sean Dyche having steadied the ship on the pitch, there is a bright future at Everton for the right investor.
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Everton have a large chunk of debt that is putting people off
One big problem Everton currently have is the debt that they are in, which is said to be putting some investors off the club.
The Merseyside club are £550million in debt, which is an issue anyone taking over would have to address.
On top of that, The Friedkin Group are now owed £200million for the money they have invested.
Football Insider revealed that despite the collapse of the takeover deal, Everton aren’t being forced to pay The Friedkin Group back immediately.
Despite the current situation off the field, Everton are still ploughing ahead with attempts to strengthen the side for next season.
Football Insider reported that Napoli winger Jesper Lindstrom is undergoing a medical this week, as a completed deal is “very close.”
In other news, West Ham ready Calvert-Lewin swoop.
