John Textor Makes Genuine Attempt to Buy Everton Amid Crystal Palace Exit Plan
John Textor, the part-owner of Crystal Palace, has made a genuine attempt to buy Everton, according to Sky Sports journalist Alan Myers. This comes as a surprise to many, as Textor is still tied to Palace and would need to sell his shares in the South London club before making a move for the Toffees.
Myers responded to a question on Twitter about whether Textor’s emergence as the new frontrunner to buy Everton was a “smokescreen”, stating that he had “no reason to think that” and believed Textor’s intentions to be genuine. This is a significant development in the ongoing saga of Everton’s ownership, as Textor’s bid appears to be a serious one.
It’s worth noting that Textor’s move to buy Everton is an unusual one, as he has publicly announced his intentions while still being tied to Palace. This could potentially weaken his negotiating position with regards to his shares in Palace, as it’s now widely known that he’s looking to sell.
Despite this, Textor’s bid is seen as a welcome development by many Everton fans, who have been waiting for a resolution to the club’s ownership issues for some time. The Toffees have been in a state of turmoil for months, with the previous bid from 777 Partners appearing to be on life support.
Textor’s emergence as a serious bidder is a testament to the attractiveness of Everton as a club, despite the extensive issues surrounding it. However, not everyone is convinced that Textor’s bid will be successful, with Toffees analyst The Esk dismissing his chances of taking over the club.
While it remains to be seen whether The Esk’s assessment is accurate, his view carries some weight given his long-held position that 777 Partners would not succeed in buying the club. This has now been proven right, and it’s clear that Textor’s bid is a serious one that will need to be taken into consideration.
In other Everton news, the club is targeting a high-profile new arrival, with a star man now expected to leave. This is a significant development for the Toffees, who will be looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
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