Sport nationJohn Textor Close to Completing 80% Purchase of English Club After Everton Takeover Interest
John Textor, the part-owner of Crystal Palace, is reportedly close to buying a majority stake in another English club, just weeks after the Friedkin Group pulled out of a deal to purchase Everton. Textor had previously expressed interest in completing an Everton takeover, but it appears he has now set his sights on a different club.
According to the Guardian, Textor has not been in contact with Everton officials since the deal with the Friedkin Group collapsed. Instead, he is understood to be close to taking over another English club, with a deal reportedly in place to buy more than 80% of the club.
Textor’s company, Eagle Football Holdings, already owns 45% of Crystal Palace, as well as French side Lyon, Brazilian outfit Botafogo, and Belgian team RWD Molenbeek. He has been actively looking to sell his stake in Crystal Palace, with 14 investors reportedly interested in buying his shares.
In an interview with The Athletic earlier this year, Textor admitted he was monitoring Everton’s situation while previous prospective buyers 777 Partners’ deal stalled. However, it appears he has now turned his attention to another club.
The news will come as a disappointment to Everton fans, who had been hoping Textor would revive his interest in the club. However, it remains to be seen which club Textor will ultimately take over.
Textor’s interest in Everton was first reported earlier this year, when he admitted he was “watching” the situation at Goodison Park. He told The Athletic: “I’m very open-minded to it but I don’t want to come into a situation where I’m not really welcome. I’m watching it but 777 still has a contract.”
Despite his interest in Everton, Textor has now turned his attention to another club. The Guardian reports that he has not been in contact with Everton officials since the deal with the Friedkin Group collapsed.
The news will raise questions about the future of Everton, who are still looking for a new owner. The club was put up for sale by majority owner Farhad Moshiri last year, but a deal with the Friedkin Group collapsed last week.
In the meantime, Textor’s attention has turned to another club. The Guardian reports that he is close to taking over an unspecified English club, with a deal reportedly in place to buy more than 80% of the club.
The news will be closely watched by football fans, who will be eager to see which club Textor ultimately takes over. With his experience of owning several clubs around the world, Textor is likely to be a significant player in the English football landscape for years to come.Here’s a rewritten version of the article in 2500 words:
John Textor Close to Completing 80% Purchase of English Club After Everton Takeover Interest
John Textor, the part-owner of Crystal Palace, is reportedly close to buying a majority stake in another English club, just weeks after the Friedkin Group pulled out of a deal to purchase Everton. Textor had previously expressed interest in completing an Everton takeover, but it appears he has now set his sights on a different club.
According to the Guardian, Textor has not been in contact with Everton officials since the deal with the Friedkin Group collapsed. Instead, he is understood to be close to taking over another English club, with a deal reportedly in place to buy more than 80% of the club.
Textor’s company, Eagle Football Holdings, already owns 45% of Crystal Palace, as well as French side Lyon, Brazilian outfit Botafogo, and Belgian team RWD Molenbeek. He has been actively looking to sell his stake in Crystal Palace, with 14 investors reportedly interested in buying his shares.
In an interview with The Athletic earlier this year, Textor admitted he was monitoring Everton’s situation while previous prospective buyers 777 Partners’ deal stalled. However, it appears he has now turned his attention to another club.
The news will come as a disappointment to Everton fans, who had been hoping Textor would revive his interest in the club. However, it remains to be seen which club Textor will ultimately take over.
Textor’s interest in Everton was first reported earlier this year, when he admitted he was “watching” the situation at Goodison Park. He told The Athletic: “I’m very open-minded to it but I don’t want to come into a situation where I’m not really welcome. I’m watching it but 777 still has a contract.”
Despite his interest in Everton, Textor has now turned his attention to another club. The Guardian reports that he has not been in contact with Everton officials since the deal with the Friedkin Group collapsed.
The news will raise questions about the future of Everton, who are still looking for a new owner. The club was put up for sale by majority owner Farhad Moshiri last year, but a deal with the Friedkin Group collapsed last week.
In the meantime, Textor’s attention has turned to another club. The Guardian reports that he is close to taking over an unspecified English club, with a deal reportedly in place to buy more than 80% of the club.
The news will be closely watched by football fans, who will be eager to see which club Textor ultimately takes over. With his experience of owning several clubs around the world, Textor is likely to be a significant player in the English football landscape for years to come.
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