Everton's Owners Weigh Full Sale Amid Rising Football Prices

WHO:

Bloomberg Markets - The Friedkin Group is the owner of Everton FC.

Daily Mail Sports - The Friedkin Group confirmed they are exploring the sale of the club.

WHAT:

Bloomberg Markets - The Friedkin Group is considering selling a controlling interest in Everton FC.

Daily Mail Sports - The Friedkin Group is open to a full sale of Everton FC.

WHERE:

Bloomberg Markets - Everton FC is a Premier League club.

WHEN:

Daily Mail Sports - The Friedkin Group is exploring the sale less than two years after completing their takeover.

WHY:

Bloomberg Markets - The move is intended to test investor appetite for increasingly costly football assets.

HOW:

Bloomberg Markets - The Friedkin Group's consideration of a sale follows their acquisition of the club.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 10:03 UTC)

The Friedkin Group, which owns Everton FC, has confirmed they are exploring the sale of a controlling interest in the Premier League club. This decision comes less than two years after they completed their takeover and is aimed at testing investor appetite for increasingly costly football assets. The Friedkin Group is open to a full sale of Everton FC as they consider their options moving forward.