After another week of frustration for the owners at Goodison Park, Everton are still looking for new investment but their transfer plans remain unchanged.
Takeover talks with Texas-based Friedkin Group (TFG) broke down on July 19 after lengthy discussions with the Toffees over changes on Merseyside.
Negotiations failed after the prospective new owners expressed concerns about the club’s debt to private equity firm 777 Partners.
The £200m ($258m) debt, originating from loans provided by 777 Partners last season, is now controlled by US insurance company A-Cap.
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Following the decision, Everton will now look for alternative solutions to its financial crisis, with the club owing more than 600 million pounds ($775.3 million) to three external lenders, including TFG, and a further 450 million pounds ($581.4 million) in shareholder loans to current owner Farhad Moshiri.
Despite uncertainty over what will happen off the pitch, head coach Sean Dyche is keen to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season, with two deals rumoured to be close to completion.
Everton are rumoured to have rekindled their interest in signing Leeds United star Wilfried Gnonteither despite the EFL Championship side turning down offers last summer.
According to the latest update of the I NewspaperFailed ownership talks have not affected Dyche’s plans, with the former Burnley boss preparing a renewed push for Gnonto.
A deal that is closer to being agreed is a season-long loan for the Napoli winger. Jesper Lindstrom with an option to buy the Danish international in 2025.
