How ex-Everton takeover hopefuls feel about Friedkin's investment opportunity

The chance to invest in Everton should be a very attractive proposition to many.

Few would argue that the infrastructure to nurture long-term success isn't in place at Everton.

Hill Dickinson Stadium is one of the finest and most modern stadiums anywhere in European football.

Significant funds have been raised this summer with the sales of Iliman Ndiaye, Tim Iroegbunam and Beto.

And in David Moyes, the Toffees have one of the most experienced and widely-respected managers in the Premier League.

So, there is perhaps no better time to get involved in Everton from a financial perspective than right now.

Which ex-Everton takeover candidates have been touted with fresh investment?

It was reported on Thursday that The Friedkin Group (TFG) are looking for investment into Everton.

A sales process is expected to get started soon, with the vision to hand over a minority stake in the football club.

TFG completed their majority takeover of Everton in December 2024, but they weren't the only prospective new owners.

Earlier that year, local businessmen Andy Bell and George Downing were said to be putting together a bid to buy the Toffees, as detailed via the Liverpool Echo.

That of course didn't materialise for them, but with this new investment opportunity arising, could they be tempted by it?

According to BBCS Sport Merseyside reporter Giulia Bould via X, perhaps not.

Bould claims that a representative for Bell and Downing has informed her that as of now, they have no investment plan along with Dell Technologies for Everton.

So, does this new investment strategy from TFG potentially show a sign of them feeling the pressure as majority Everton owners?

Timing of TFG's Everton investment plan is strange

With the transfer window now shut, any new investors would have to wait to put their cash towards the transfer pot.

Surely it would've been wiser for TFG to proceed with this investment plan prior to this summer, which could've allowed for greater transfer resources.

In addition to that, many Toffees fans are far from happy with how Everton operated in the transfer market this summer.

With key players leaving at the last-minute and replacements not arriving, it was a messy end to the window to say the least.

So, TFG doing this now could be perceived as them trying to somewhat distract from the club's transfer shortcomings.

Everton is a big football club with pressure and expectation, and perhaps TFG have realised that they can't handle it all on their own.