Everton Transfer Rumours

03 Sep 2026 16:34:13
Well dms I’m reading investment or outright sale of Everton, as of 2 hrs ago.

03 Sep 2026 18:18:33
What a mess we are. Not the well run club I started supporting in the 60s. How times change.

03 Sep 2026 18:49:13
Same as that, Nick. Early 60s, what a shambles we are now, mate.

03 Sep 2026 20:26:47
Doesn't surprise me, to be honest. They have to be thanked for putting the club in a much improved financial position, but the sale of five players and the attempted sale of Armstrong without much outlay on incoming players suggests that they want to be in a strong cash flow situation, allowing the new owners to be able to recruit in January.


If this happens, I don't see either Moyes or that incompetent from Leeds surviving past the next transfer window.
We can only hope that this strategy does not back-fire with us dropping down the table.

03 Sep 2026 21:50:40
If it is to be a total buyout, then I hope they get rid of the whole management and coaching staff, and bring in a completely new team fully competent in the EPL and European football. It's the only way to go forward in my opinion.

03 Sep 2026 22:12:38
It's a very sad situation, Nick. Several weeks ago we were told that we needed 5-6 players more than last season and would be in a much stronger position. Now, if anything, we do not have a larger squad than last season with no back-up at striker or at both full-back positions.


Also, we are looking for new investment, maybe a full sale of the club.
Let's hope and pray that we have no serious injuries or red cards and whatever happens with the ownership does not affect the performance on the pitch.

04 Sep 2026 04:48:29
Sadly, this is something clubs in turmoil suffer, Mike. Players reluctant to stay or sign as they are not sure where the club will be at the end of a season. Buckle up, cos we're in for a rough ride, I think. The word rodeo comes to mind.

03 Sep 2026 15:57:11
Elon Musk pleeeeaaassee

Or Donald Trump! 🤣🤣🤣

03 Sep 2026 16:20:23
I'm hoping to borrow a few quid from moshiri to help with acquisition of the club don't ever trust a yank they couldn't lie straight in bed

03 Sep 2026 16:23:42
Nearly fainted then, Griff...thought Elon had bid for us ..

03 Sep 2026 16:37:26
He would turn us into winners.

03 Sep 2026 16:57:18
Sorry, Steve.. I was just fantasising about the look on our neighbours' faces if Elon wanted to piss on Bezos' bonfire!.. If only.

03 Sep 2026 18:16:12
Was thinking the same.. cmon Elon lad.. get a couple of those Starlink dishes on the roof at Bmd.

03 Sep 2026 18:19:46
We'd be the first club with a stadium on Mars.

03 Sep 2026 18:29:12
And the first stadium with robots as groundsman. 😅

03 Sep 2026 18:56:31
Everyone should get on X and message him. His ego will love it and he is impulsive, so you never know!

03 Sep 2026 20:24:28
Elon has charges for sexual offences awaiting him in south africa relating to his father. I doubt anyone outside of his Trump/Epstein bubble would entertain him

03 Sep 2026 21:49:37
His stratospheric wealth trajectory doesn't suggest that he's someone that is being ostracised.

04 Sep 2026 01:08:06
Id defo stop supporting us if Musk was involved.

03 Sep 2026 15:51:48
Well guys, some news to report to you all - Everton Football Club has now been officially put up for sale today 3rd September 2026 by TFG, the club's listing can now be found on Mergermarket.com. Here we go again!

03 Sep 2026 16:45:36
That's some news, Elvis. I first read it was investment, but an outright sale, blimey.

03 Sep 2026 20:21:32
That is incorrect. Currently they are looking for minor investment which is linked to strategic investment. There is no indication whatsoever that it's a precursor for a full sale. So let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Yes, potentially it could change to full sale but it's very early days.

In my experience (25 years in the Finance Industry) , they will be moving towards a change to infrastructure, which includes fundamental internal changes to senior management, policies and procedures. That does not necessarily mean Moyes. I mean Executive and Operational Management.

We all know the current system is not fit for purpose. When Kinnear took over i discussed with my colleagues what a bad appointment it was, it's not rocket science but even at a basic level if he and his team were not good enough for Leeds then they are not good enough for Everton, simple. However in addition to that the rumour was TFG could not attract the calibre of Executive leadership they desired, why doesn't that surprise us! And therefore Kinnear was a compromise, the best of a bad group! TFG gambled therefore and lost!

At the end of the day TFG are a successful business operation in their own right, but that has not currently translated to our Team and they obviously have not given us the level of focus and backing that has been provided to Roma. But our fans need to understand that many people and players just don't find our beautiful club attractive. And sadly that's a fact of life. TFG therefore haven't been able to operate at the desired level to make a significant impact.

Don't for one minute think I'm defending TFG, far from it. I'd much prefer an owner such as Hull's or Sunderland's, who have a hands on proactive approach mixed with a bit of passion! After all - the 2 main shareholders of TFG haven't even attended a bloody game! But our fans need to get perspective, therefore I'm providing an experienced financial opinion, mixed with a splash of insider knowledge!

One final piece of education, without meaning to be condescending. People need to understand the majority of internal policies, procedures and Executive management has been delegated to the Executive Team. It is therefore Kinnear and his Team who determine what those policies, processes and procedures are within the club. Yes, TFG have some oversight, but they do not get involved in the details and instead delegate that control to Kinnear and his executives. The debacle from the other night lies at the feet of Kinnear and his Team therefore. They managed and controlled the processes, they were to blame for the way Balogun was allegedly treated, they manage the Medical Teams who undertook the assessment of Balogun and more importantly they managed the recruitment processes in the weeks and months leading up to deadline day. They ultimately left everything to the last minute!

Some of you may not want to hear it but TFG delegated the majority of decision making to Kinnear and in turn Kinnear delegated to his management teams. The simple fact is that it was very poorly managed by Kinnear and his Executive Team. TFG are now trying to sift through the crap and for the 100th time in Everton's history start again! Meanwhile us fans are left reeling and in disarray!

The conclusion? . Sadly we need an Executive and procedural overhaul. again. But this time not with the cast-offs from Teams we consider a
worse than us! And secondly we need strategic investment from someone who has a vested interest in our wonderful club. NSNO

{Ed025's Note - great post BB and i believe every word of that mate, thanks for sharing and educating us all my friend..

03 Sep 2026 22:07:51
Great comment, BB - and I think everything you've said is spot on. The owners aren't perfect, but, ultimately, they hired a team to do a job, and that team is incompetent. They need to deal with the situation (bin Kinnear) , but his decisions aren't their fault.

03 Sep 2026 13:17:28
Reading another report TFG are actually looking to sell Everton. Here we go again.

03 Sep 2026 14:15:46
I never really took to TFG, mate, and will be glad when they go, but my biggest worry is who buys us.

03 Sep 2026 15:01:29
Thing is, they will look for a profit, not worry about whether it will benefit us as a club.

03 Sep 2026 15:09:10
And the only reason they bought us.

03 Sep 2026 15:12:21
Surely we must be a good option to buy now?

03 Sep 2026 15:27:46
You would think so, Bob, but buying a football club for around a billion is a bit too complicated for me, but I think we will have new owners once again and the merry go round starts again.

03 Sep 2026 15:29:27
They are not looking to sell yet; they are looking for investors (as appears to be the football ownership model) . Read the full FT article. We were bought because of the Stadium, without that, Everton is worth zilch. Since they have come in, the Club is in a financially better position.

That position will become stronger as the Stadium develops. They are business people with investors, not a charitable organisation or a Near East Investment Fund awash with oil money.

03 Sep 2026 15:59:01
Agree there is some exaggeration in some of the above posts, but given how close this news comes on the back of the transfer debacle, I find it amazing that rather than having the guts to at least address the fans and admit mistakes were made and that people will be held accountable - they have instead chosen to leak an article saying they are seeking investment/selling a stake.

Absolutely class-less behaviour.

03 Sep 2026 16:43:40
It is the people they hired that are in hiding, and the Friedkins failed in one vital area, hiring a good PR firm. I reckon Kinnear hired Reeves CV writer as well.

03 Sep 2026 10:25:10
After the disastrous summer transfer window, the Friedkin Group are now considering selling a significant stake in Everton Football Club.

The breaking news has just been reported by the Financial Times, who explain that the American owners are already working with advisers on the stake sale process.

03 Sep 2026 12:20:04
Hopefully we can find ourselves someone like Bournemouth have. Not bothered about someone like Man City have.

03 Sep 2026 12:48:01
I've got a feeling this won't be a good thing for us.

03 Sep 2026 13:19:27
Could be 777 all over again.

03 Sep 2026 13:43:29
Morshiri might be tempted. 🙄

03 Sep 2026 09:22:40
Ed25. Have you heard anything about middle east sovereign wealth fund making an inquiry about buying the club?
It could of course, just be wishful thinking, but in the current circumstances, I think Dan Firiedkin might be receptive to an appproach, at this time, he's about as welcome as a turd in a swimming pool.

{Ed025's Note - nothing this end just yet AB..

03 Sep 2026 10:32:16
As most other clubs, our owners seek multiple investors.

03 Sep 2026 11:28:38
The only thing the club have going for it is the ground, and the potential income that generates.

03 Sep 2026 13:45:20
Hmmm that's just put me off swimming today, AB. 😞

03 Sep 2026 16:33:23
The small matter of the EPL is worth a few quid.

03 Sep 2026 07:56:16
Is this just me and conspiracy theories, or could this latest lack of investment in the playing squad be a way to undermine Moyes in the last year of his contract, knowing that if he decides to walk rather than him being dismissed the financial package that TFG would have to provide would greatly benefit our owners' pockets but again this could just be me reaching what say my fellow Evertonians?

03 Sep 2026 09:10:40
I can't believe that Moyes wasn't involved in this transfer somehow. It's stated that he has a say in who goes and who comes in, and he must have met the lad at Finch Farm at some point and talked to him.

And, surely, if, as is said, he failed his medical, then wouldn't you think the manager would talk to the player to discuss what could be done? Or do we believe that he had no input into this mess.

03 Sep 2026 09:33:10
Sidelined mate once negotiations start.

03 Sep 2026 10:32:35
Moyes clearly wanted more players. It wasn't him who screwed things up with last minute penny pinching. Also, Balogun needs to take a bit of flak for flouncing out after he'd missed his early flight to Liverpool - if he'd bothered to get that flight everything counter wrapped up before the deadline.

03 Sep 2026 10:33:26
I'm behind Moyes all the way. Yes, he's annoying, but I think he's the one I'd trust at the moment.

03 Sep 2026 11:34:10
So by sidelined, do you mean he never actually met the player? Which would be odd, given he must have had a say in perusing him. As Brass said, he has a say in all transfers, doesn't he? If not, makes you wonder if he even wanted the lad.

I mean look at how he's treated Aznou. Not as if our current left back is ripping it up is it.

03 Sep 2026 12:51:32
I think the recent situation with the owners has distracted a lot of people from how unhappy we all were with Moyes' tactics and selections a few weeks ago.

I also have a lot more sympathy for the circumstances he's operating under, but that doesn't change the actual 11 he picks and how badly he often has them playing - and have thought all window that TFG might be being cautious with their money, knowing he's not the man they want going forward.



I didn't think they're actively pushing him to quit, as you say, but I do suspect they don't want to invest too heavily in his vision, knowing they might have someone new before the end of the year.

03 Sep 2026 13:22:27
Now that could be a lot nearer the truth, Alexb.

03 Sep 2026 07:31:13
Does anyone know why we didn’t loan many players this window? Normally, we have been savvy with a few loans. This time round, one.

We also don’t seem to utilise the relationship with Roma. Think Strasbourg have three Chelsea players on loan. What’s the point in being in a multi-owned group if we don’t try to make use of the benefits of it?

Also, is there an early recall on Aznou? That would solve one position if Myko got injured.



Its recruitment team have not done themselves any favours this window. I hope there is an overhaul and we get people in who know what they are doing.

03 Sep 2026 07:49:15
If we did with Roma, what Chelsea do with Strasbourg, we'd find ourselves with hefty points deductions or fines.

03 Sep 2026 08:00:13
Who knows BR? I had assumed we'd utilise the loan market, even if it were just to fill the bench. As it is, we'll be dipping into the U21s and the 3 goalkeeper approach will be back in action.

02 Sep 2026 23:32:36
Does anyone know if we are or have looked at out of contract players or would that be too much of an admission of failure?

02 Sep 2026 23:55:50
If there was someone good enough, with the right attitude and not injury prone or a bad egg, we'd look at them.

Usually, these players are on the scrapheap for a reason.

It's all well and good saying "Martial scored that goal against Liverpool and I saw him run past Coleman" or "Zinchenko played for Man City once, he must be world class", but that isn't how it works.



The left back who just left a German club seems interesting. Far more interesting than the likes of Zinchenko, Martial or Icardi, who would all expect 150k+ a week.

Then, we'd get to January, have no money and people would complain about us spending millions on wages for free agents who played a total of 8 games all season combined.

03 Sep 2026 01:05:53
When did Moyes lie. hmmm let's start with I wanna see how we do in the cups and the league. when we only had the FA Cup left. oh that was the speech before he left for United. yerno when his mate Fergie threw him under the bus.,. you want another one . ok O'Brien. great CB and played brilliantly at RB. Says to Moyes I wanna play CB. Moyes petulantly says ok . and in recent cup game plays Keane at CB and drops O'Brien. how pathetic. O'Brien deserves to play at CB and has a right to say so. and Moyes comes out and says Rohl is playing at RB and doing well and not saying anything having a pop at O'Brien.

you want another one ok yerno when we had no money just after he jumped to United he was under contract and left so Everton got money. he never, so don't sit there thinking Moyes is fantastic he threw Everton under the bus to further his career. yes he has done well since back. but he is still petulant. hasn't played Patterson for whatever reason. Aznou is cracking player not played. yet he loves players who pretend to play . Mcneill. Dacoure. these players ply for themselves not the team.

03 Sep 2026 01:35:17
Would genuinely take Raphael Guerreiro. He is only 32, which is actually young for the fullbacks we have had of late.

I would take Carvajal as well. Won it all. Great leader and probably be the best defender at the club still.

Maitland-Niles, Tark, JB, Myko.

Or

Carvajal, Tark, JB, Guerreiro.

I know which four I would rather have.

03 Sep 2026 06:36:26
Telegraph reports that Everton are not looking at any free agents.

03 Sep 2026 07:38:23
Read that also, Cookie.

Even if we earmarked Johnson as a back up to Barry, we could be looking at another winger to bolster numbers.

Does anyone know if we have the lowest number of senior outfield players in the prem this year?

Starting to worry we will have the same issue of recent years with no goals and hanging on for draws every game.



Only 36 more points to go.

03 Sep 2026 08:01:16
We have 18. Has to be the lowest, I'd assume. The medical team will have their work cut out for them.

03 Sep 2026 08:22:55
Can we not put any youngsters on the bench?

03 Sep 2026 09:15:02
We've probably loaned the best ones out.

02 Sep 2026 19:11:06
Club have put it out that Balogun's personal terms did not change. I would be interested to know where the info that some wanger decided to offer him less came from and how the heck does that leak. Everything was ready and he walked 'not happy how he was treated'.

Was Moyes sidelined? The only wanger is Kinnear, a Marketing Manager, ffs, who the heck put him in charge of recruiting needs shooting. We are told that Freidkins are not hands on.

02 Sep 2026 21:15:53
Right as much as I don't like moyes as he has proven to be a liar.and we were going for Europe till the wheels fell off.which on both accounts was because moron moyes.stopped playing mcneill.going for Europe.started playing him.end of Europe.but IAM not blaming him for this mess and it is a mess.I'm blaming Roy kinnear.oldies will know starred in series called the cowboys.he has to go and the absolute amoeba who wanted him needs to go.

02 Sep 2026 23:44:07
When did Moyes lie?

I know Kinnear said the board viewed not qualifying as a failure, but if they set that as a goal at the start of last season, they need their heads checking. Years of relegation fights don't disappear overnight with the squad they gave him last season. As far as I'm concerned, Moyes has worked miracles since he came back in. Yes, we were all disappointed how last season ended, but that is only because of the hope the season had given us up to that point.

Perhaps we could have qualified if they'd have given him the numbers he'd asked for last year. Maybe we wouldn't have had to use McNeil too.

This year he's asked for more and ended up with less. I think we need to start trusting what Moyes is saying and ignore the rest of the noise coming out of the club.

03 Sep 2026 00:05:00
Moyes responding to that press last week about him being an Evertonian was a masterstroke alongside saying we're the People's Club.

03 Sep 2026 09:19:08
He didn't work miracles. We finished one point better than last season. Stop being brainwashed by his oh we're punching above our weight crap. He bottled it, and with poor tactics and team selection.