The Friedkin Group has appointed investment bank Moelis & Company to advise on options that could include selling its controlling stake in the Premier League club.
Everton’s American owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), are exploring a potential sale of the Premier League club less than two years after taking control.
The club confirmed the development on Friday, October 9, saying the ownership group was considering new investment options, including the possible sale of a controlling interest.
TFG, led by businessman Dan Friedkin, completed its takeover in December 2024 after acquiring Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1 per cent stake.
The group has appointed investment bank Moelis & Company to advise on the process.
However, Everton stressed that no immediate change of ownership had been confirmed.
TFG said it would consider interest only from parties it believes can protect the club’s interests, build on recent progress and provide responsible long-term stewardship.
The group also pledged to continue supporting Everton while it evaluates its options.
Why TFG Is Considering A Sale
When TFG acquired Everton, the club faced significant financial uncertainty and challenges both on and off the pitch.
The ownership group identified financial stability and completion of the club’s new stadium as major priorities.
Everton has since moved from Goodison Park, its historic home, to Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
The new venue offers opportunities to expand matchday income, hospitality and other commercial activities.
TFG said the club had reached a point where it could consider the next phase of its development.
The announcement follows earlier efforts to attract external investment without necessarily surrendering control.
Those discussions have now broadened to include a possible sale of the controlling stake.
The group has not publicly confirmed a buyer or disclosed an agreed sale price. The announcement therefore marks the opening of an ownership process, not a completed transaction.
Transfer Strategy Raises Questions
The possible sale comes after a transfer window that generated frustration among sections of Everton’s support.
Supporters had expected the move to a new stadium to support greater investment in the playing squad.
However, recruitment decisions and player departures prompted questions about the club’s ambitions and financial strategy.
The ownership announcement does not establish that supporter criticism or transfer decisions alone caused the potential sale.
TFG has instead presented the move as an opportunity to consider Everton’s future after addressing major financial and infrastructure challenges.
For supporters, the key question is whether any new investment arrangement will provide greater resources for recruitment and sustained improvement on the pitch.
TFG Promises Continued Support
The owners have sought to reassure supporters that the club will continue operating with their backing while the process unfolds.
In its statement, TFG said it would support Everton in the pursuit of success on the pitch and continue contributing to the communities served by the club.
That commitment is significant because ownership uncertainty can raise questions about recruitment, investment and long-term planning.
The appointment of Moelis & Company provides a formal advisory structure, but it does not guarantee a sale.
TFG could retain control if no proposal meets its requirements.
The group has emphasised that the suitability and intentions of prospective owners will matter as much as their willingness to invest.
What A New Owner Could Mean For Everton
A successful sale could bring additional capital, a different ownership strategy and new sporting ambitions.
However, a change of ownership would not automatically guarantee greater transfer spending or improved results.
The outcome would depend on the buyer’s financial resources, investment plans, recruitment strategy and ability to manage the club within football’s financial regulations.
Hill Dickinson Stadium gives Everton a modern facility with potential to strengthen its commercial position.
The challenge will be converting that potential into sustainable revenue and a more competitive team.
Prospective buyers would also need to assess the club’s financial position, liabilities and future investment requirements before making serious offers.
Any eventual transaction would be subject to the relevant approval procedures.
What Happens Next?
For now, TFG remains in control of Everton and has pledged to maintain its support.
The next stage will involve assessing potential investment proposals and determining whether a suitable buyer emerges.
Neither the club nor the ownership group has indicated that a transaction is imminent.
The development nevertheless marks a significant turn in Everton’s ownership story, coming after financial uncertainty, a change of ownership and the move to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Whether the process produces a complete sale or another investment arrangement remains uncertain.
For Everton supporters, the priority will be ensuring that any eventual decision provides stability, responsible investment and a clear long-term sporting direction.
