Tag: potential

9 October 2026 Off

Everton up for sale? Friedkin Group considering new investment options including the potential sale of controlling stake | Football News

By Total Football News

The Friedkin Group are considering the potential sale of Everton Football Club – saying “the time is right” for the next chapter.

The group, led by American billionaire Dan Friedkin, completed their full takeover of Everton in December 2024 – ending Farhad Moshiri’s long spell at the helm.

The Friedkin Group (TFG) have said they will only entertain interest from parties who they feel are the “right stewards to

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30 August 2026 Off

David Moyes: Everton manager on fans’ anger at potential Harrison Armstrong sale

By Total Football News

The Friedkin Group (TFG), Everton‘s American owners, will be risking the fury of their own fanbase should they agree to the sale of Armstrong to Nottingham Forest.

The notion that Everton could even consider parting with Armstrong sparked an instant reaction of disbelief and anger among supporters, with the teenager regarded as their brightest home-grown prospect for years and a big hope for the future.

As yet, there

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22 July 2026 Off

Liverpool: The Jeff Bezos factor – unpicking puzzle of Liverpool’s potential investors

By Total Football News

For now, Liverpool supporters are left with more questions than answers.

Since completing its takeover of the club in October 2010, Fenway Sports Group, then known as New England Sports Ventures, has established itself as a steady and reliable custodian.

The American ownership group has overseen sustained success on and off the pitch, with Liverpool winning two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, Super Cup and

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5 June 2026 Off

Derby County: Independent football regulator faces ‘defining test’ over potential Rams investment

By Total Football News

English football’s independent regulator faces a “defining test” as Saudi Arabian government official Turki Al-Sheikh attempts to invest in Derby County, says Amnesty International.

Al-Sheikh, who has previously owned football clubs in Spain and Egypt and is now among the most powerful figures in world boxing, is looking to buy a stake in the Championship side.

As chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority – and someone who is

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10 February 2026 Off

Watford opinion: Risky Ed Still appointment could unlock wingers’ potential

By Total Football News

Most Watford supporters were open to the idea of a young, less experienced manager if it meant we would see a progressive, modern style of football implemented at Vicarage Road.

And many had come to terms with the fact the calibre of manager we would see take the reins after Javi Gracia’s departure would be the level of former Southampton manager Will Still, who was the bookies’ favourite to take

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6 December 2025 Off

Sheffield Wednesday: Why potential bidders joining forces makes sense

By Total Football News

Amid reports of two interested parties potentially merging to try and buy Sheffield Wednesday, it begs the question — why would that be necessary?

If the two groups, reportedly billionaire John McEvoy and members of the Storch family, have the financial clout typically required to buy a club of Wednesday’s size, why would they need to come together?

The answer is probably down to the sheer amount of investment needed

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31 October 2025 Off

Opinion: Sheffield Wednesday fans showing Owls’ potential

By Total Football News

You can forgive Sheffield Wednesday fans for pinching themselves after the last seven days.

The Dejphon Chansiri era is over. Three parties interested in buying the club have already come forward and produced proof of funds to the tune of £50m. More interest is expected.

Fans have rallied behind the club, putting money into the coffers through ticket and merchandise sales. Instead of staff having to wait for delayed wages,

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