Will Amanda Staveley strike deal with Friedkins to buy Everton? Here's what source has already said

Everton could be of interest to former Newcastle owner Amanda Staveley.

The Friedkin Group bought a 99.5 per cent stake for a figure in excess of £400million from Farhad Moshiri.

However, the American business group are now considering a full sale, rather than strategic investment.

Staveley was understood to be looking for a new club to invest in, after leaving the Magpies in July 2024.

The 53-year-old was linked with Tottenham and West Ham, but the Blues were another team mentioned as a potential interest.

Goodison News looks at what has already been said and why that could mean that Staveley comes back into the mix.

What is the latest on Amanda Staveley and Everton?

Staveley was actually a contender for the Toffees when the Friedkins ended up winning the race.

A report from i Paper in September claimed that her PCP Capital Partners group were part of the final two bidders when Moshiri sold to TFG.

It stated that her group had made detailed plans for the L3 club but the finances proved to be too risky.

Staveley and PCP have reportedly secured two consortiums from US private equity funds in the last year, looking to get back into the game.

Any remaining interest was denied by PCP sources, who were understood to believe that Everton were involved in a "fishing exercise" to see what interest there was in buyout out the Friedkins.

A source said: “Amanda is interested in getting back into football, but it has to be the right opportunity."

Staveley could now revisit a potential takeover of the Blues after the latest news.

Why Staveley could be back in the fold at Everton

Now that it is clear that is not the case, and the Americans actually want to sell, Staveley may be in the running to take over on Merseyside.

That would likely please supporters on Merseyside, as she is known to be very ambitious, unlike the Friedkin's who left David Moyes short with just Thierno Barry to play upfront.

The North East club got into the Champions League and won the Carabao Cup with Staveley as part of the ownership group.

If she brought the same ambition to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, it could take the club to the next level, something which the Friedkin's haven't been able to do in their short-time in control.

We will likely find out whether it is the case in the next few days, but it would certainly be an interesting outcome.