Everton up for sale after US owner says it is exploring investment options

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Premier League club Everton is on the market again after U.S. owner the Friedkin Group announced on Friday it was exploring investment options and a potential sale.The Texas-based Friedkin Group completed its purchase of the club only in December 2024, ending the turbulent eight-year reign of Farhad Moshiri.“We will only entertain interest from parties who we strongly believe will be the right stewards to take the club forward and build on the momentum that has been established,” Everton said in a statement.The announcement placed fresh uncertainty over the nine-time English champion and founding member of the Premier League.The takeover by the Friedkin Group ended a long-running saga over Everton's ownership, including the collapse of a proposed buyout by Miami-based private investment firm 777 Partners.Everton said Friedkin’s options included the “potential sale of a controlling interest.”“When TFG became custodians of Everton, the club faced significant fi