Friedkin Group in advanced Everton takeover talks

The Friedkin Group are successful precocious discussions for a takeover of Everton aft resuming talks pinch Toffees mostly shareholder Farhad Moshiri.

Chairman Dan Friedkin, who besides owns Serie A broadside Roma, had agreed a woody successful rule to acquisition existent proprietor Moshiri's 94% liking successful June.

But talks were called off a period later aft nan 2 parties grounded to finalise an agreement, pursuing Miami-based 777 Partners being unable to a complete a deal earlier this year.

In a analyzable saga surrounding nan takeover, American businessman and Crystal Palace proprietor John Textor was past granted a play exclusivity successful August.

Sources now propose a woody could beryllium "close" pinch nan Friedkin Group.

The Friedkin Group, Moshiri and Everton declined to remark erstwhile approached by BBC Sport.

More to follow.