Friedkin Group in advanced Everton takeover talks

The Friedkin Group are successful precocious discussions for a takeover of Everton aft resuming talks with Toffees bulk 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% involvement successful June.

But talks were called off a period aboriginal aft the 2 parties failed to finalise an agreement, pursuing Miami-based 777 Partners being unable to a implicit a deal earlier this year.

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

Sources present suggest a woody could beryllium "close" with the Friedkin Group.

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

More to follow.