Textor granted exclusivity in Everton takeover bid

Everton proprietor Farhad Moshiri has granted a play of exclusivity to John Textor arsenic nan American businessman intends to acquisition a mostly liking successful nan Premier League club.

BBC Sport understands discussions person taken spot astir nan feasibility of an agreement, but a woody is not adjacent astatine this stage.

Textor is nan latest statement successful nan framework to return complete nan Toffees aft talks collapsed down pinch some 777 Partners and nan Friedkin Group this summer.

However, immoderate woody is limited connected Textor trading his 45% liking successful Crystal Palace, arsenic Premier League rules prohibit individuals from owning much than 1 team.