Friedkin in ‘complicated transactions’ at Everton amid points deduction update
Dan Bardell believes Dan Friedkin’s takeover of Everton is “complicated” and isn’t slowing down because of a potential points deduction.
The Toffees are still facing the threat of a third points deduction, after two last season, relating to spending on the Bramley Moore Dock stadium project [Kieran Maguire].
An independent commission was unable to come to a decision in April on a £6,561,000 discrepancy related to stadium spending and a potential punishment from this still looms [The Times].
Sky Sports and talkSPORT journalist Bardell doesn’t believe that this issue is harming Friedkin’s potential takeover which appears to be slowing down.
Speaking exclusively to Goodison News, Bardell said: “I think with Everton, you just want to know what’s going on.
“They’ve been in flux for a long time, in a number of ways, in terms of ownership, league, points deductions, stadium, nothing has felt stable for a long time.
“They’ll just want to know where they’re at and with the potential points deductions hanging over their head, you can’t possibly plan. A season can quickly become more difficult than you thought it was going to be.
“I don’t think it will be because of this the takeover is taking so long, these are complicated transactions.
“I just think there is always too much noise around Everton and too much going on.“
Dan Friedkin not put off by Everton points deduction potential
The Toffees were slapped with two PSR-related points deductions last campaign which Sean Dyche did well to combat against to maintain a place in the Premier League.
With that being said, the manager still won’t want to deal with that again and still has that hanging over his head at Goodison.
Although that may be the case, The Friedkin Group still appear to be on course to complete their purchase on Merseyside by the end of 2024 [Dave Powell] which can only be a positive for the club and supporters.
In other Everton news, Kevin Thelwell has detailed his transfer plan once The Friedkin Group receives ‘regulatory approval’.
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