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Everton owners explore sale of club

Outlets report that Everton's owner, The Friedkin Group, is looking into new investment options, which include a potential sale of the club.

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At a glance

  • The Friedkin Group is looking into new investment options, which include selling the club.34
  • The move comes less than two years after the group acquired a controlling interest.1234

The Friedkin Group is exploring a potential sale of Everton Football Club.1234

The owners stated that they are looking into new investment options.34

These options include a potential sale of their controlling interest.34

This exploration comes less than two years after the group took control of the club.1234

Where sources agree

  • The Friedkin Group is exploring a sale of Everton4 of 4
  • The group took control less than two years ago4 of 4
  • The owners are looking at new investment options2 of 4

Who covered this

2 International2 National

Sources

  1. 1BBC NewsEverton owners consider selling club two years after takeover ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsEverton owners consider selling club two years after takeover ↗
  3. 3Yahoo SportsEverton put up for sale as owners explore ‘next chapter’ for the club ↗
  4. 4The GuardianEverton owner The Friedkin Group exploring sale of club after two years ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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