Friedkin Group agrees deal for Everton takeover

The Friedkin Group has agreed a woody successful rule to complete a takeover of Everton, BBC Sport understands.

Chairman Dan Friedkin, who besides owns Roma, is now beardown favourite to acquisition nan Toffees aft jumping up of 4 different bidders.

A determination complete whether Friedkin wants to workout nan action of buying existent proprietor Farhad Moshiri's 94% liking could travel by nan weekend.

American businessman Friedkin, who has a reported nett worthy of £4.8bn, wants Serie A broadside Roma and Premier League nine Everton to beryllium astatine nan apical of a multi-club model.

Moshiri is now expected to assistance nan group a play of exclusivity.

Friedkin has moved successful beforehand of 4 rival bidders, including UK-based finance patient Vici Private Finance, MSP Sports Capital, section businessmen Andy Bell and George Downing and a consortium involving a Saudi royal.

More to follow.