Everton told to conclude takeover quickly amid ‘huge’ claim – pundit
The current Everton takeover must be resolved soon before fans start to worry.
That’s according to former Leeds United stopper Paddy Kenny, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the ongoing takeover saga at Goodison Park.
A consortium of American investors led by Peter Kenyon have been actively trying to force through the purchase of the club from Moshiri in recent weeks.
A period of exclusivity with regards to negotiations has ended, casting doubt over the fate of the takeover talks.
But the Liverpool ECHO reported on Saturday (2 July) that the consortium still believes it can thrash out a deal.
Kenny wants to see a quick resolution.
“It’s some investment and they need it,” Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“They have the new ground being built and it might be a chance for them to keep players like Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jordan Pickford.
“They have lost Richarlison already and they don’t want a repeat of last season.
“Could it be the best thing for Moshiri to move on and hand over complete control? Possibly.
“It could be huge and might be the best thing for Everton, they need to sort themselves out. Hopefully, this all gets sorted soon because the longer there is uncertainty then people will start worry.”
It is understood that Moshiri’s valuation is the sticking point, with the British-Iranian businessman demanding £500m for the club and the consortium looking at closer to £380m.
The Toffees announced two senior transfers this summer, with RIcharlison leaving the club and James Tarkwoski arriving.
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