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Everton prospective owner Dan Friedkin has held positive talks with the club’s existing lenders as he looks to improve the financial situation at Goodison Park, sources have told Football Insider.
The Merseyside giants confirmed in September The Friedkin Group has reached an agreement to purchase owner Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1 per cent stake in the club.
It comes after Friedkin previously pulled out of talks to buy Everton in July due to risks associated with the £200million loan provided to the club by former prospective owner 777 Partners.
But those concerns have since been resolved, allowing the American billionaire to reignite his interest and agree terms with Moshiri on a deal believed to be worth in excess of £400million.
Friedkin is already a lender to Everton after previously supplying a £200million loan to pay off a debt owed to MSP Sports Capital and provide working capital to complete the new stadium development.
The Merseysiders are currently in more than £600million worth of external debt after Moshiri has struggled to keep on top of their financial situation in recent years.
Everton takeover still on course despite delay threats
Friedkin is currently waiting to receive regulatory approval from the Premier League, the FA and the Financial Conduct Authority before he can finalise the takeover.
The ongoing court case in New York involving Leadenhall, A-Cap and the 777 debt has raised question marks about how quickly the deal can be completed.
A-Cap has assumed 777’s share in Everton but has been prevented from selling it following Leadenhall’s legal challenge, with court approval needed before the debt can be settled.
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