Amidst all this transfer talk, it is easy to forget that there is still a takeover going on at Everton.
However, there must be some form of background clarity regarding this process, given the fact that Kevin Thelwell has already spent £9m on Tim Iroegbunam, and is due to unload another £20m on signing Iliman Ndiaye.
An unspoken agreement from the new owner, Dan Friedkin is yet to confirm his place atop the Toffees, but has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Farhad Moshiri to iron out the finer details.
Meanwhile, it seems he has already gone about proving his worth to the Evertonians, with The Esk confirming one big show of financial faith already made.
The Esk provides Dan Friedkin takeover update
Taking to X, the finance guru and writer Paul Quinn would issue a much-needed update on the American.
Having been linked with a takeover for some time now, it is expected that confirmation will emerge once the necessary details have been ironed out, thus explaining the lack of reports.
Unlike 777 Partners, whose efforts to assume control spanned over eight months, they will likely speed through the process, with the funds already in place to progress this club forward at last.
In an effort to fast-track that development, it seems Friedkin has already offered one cash injection to offset one large chunk of debt.
The Esk writes: ‘MSP are no longer involved with Everton. Friedkin repaid their debt’.
Everton have an owner willing to invest his own money
Although Moshiri was willing to invest his own money initially, his failures over the last few years have seen him reluctant to continue spending.
And whilst he cannot be blamed for relinquishing funds, given he had created a sinking ship, it will be refreshing to see Friedkin, seemingly a free-spending alternative, now come in and enact his vision on the club.
Having assumed control of AS Roma back in 2020, his efforts in wiping the Italian outfit of debt whilst forging a more sustainable future has been clear for all to see.
So, the hope is that a similar plan can be enforced at Goodison Park, soon to be moved into the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium, with this latest financial boost just the beginning.
Finally, a brighter future seems poised on Merseyside, after so many years of hurt.
