Everton for Sale: What Happens Next as TFG Seek an Exit?

He highlighted Everton’s rich tradition and long-standing identity, noting that the club have consistently competed in the Premier League. He also pointed to their loyal supporters, who regularly pack an impressive stadium with a capacity exceeding 50,000.

He added that the stadium does not require further major investment and praised the club’s financial team. In contrast to the disorder associated with Moshiri’s tenure and its aftermath, he believes Everton’s finances and operations now contain no hidden problems.

Borrowing a phrase once used by a former Prime Minister, he described Everton as a fully prepared football club ready to be placed on the market. In his view, a new owner seeking to drive rapid progress would inherit a strong foundation.

He suggested that prospective buyers from the United States would be the most logical place to begin the search.

Nevertheless, there were clear indications that the relationship between the Houston-based TFG and club officials on Merseyside was not functioning smoothly.

The distance between the ownership group and manager Moyes became even more apparent when he revealed that he learned about Everton’s possible sale at the same time as the public. This reinforced the impression of a disconnect between TFG and Everton, particularly when compared with the group’s approach at Roma.

During his press conference ahead of Sunday’s away fixture against Hull, Moyes expressed frustration that Everton supporters must once again face uncertainty over the identity of the club’s owners.

He said he had genuinely believed the arrival of new owners represented a firm and lasting commitment. When he returned, his goal was to restore Everton to their former standing and make regular challenges for European qualification.

Moyes acknowledged that the summer had been challenging and said he had only received the news that morning. Although the development caught him somewhat off guard, he admitted that perhaps it should not have been entirely unexpected.