Journalist’s Take: TFG Set to Bring ‘Considerable Investment’ to Everton Following £850m Roma Report

The American consortium finalized the long-anticipated acquisition of Everton on Thursday, December 19, signaling a swift shift in authority on Merseyside.

Reports suggest a decision regarding Sean Dyche’s future has already been made [iNews].

Everton’s financial struggles have been well-documented in recent years.

With financial stability a top priority, journalist Simon Dunn referenced an £850 million benchmark in the Sunday Mirror (December 22, pg. 65) to outline The Friedkin Group’s (TFG) plans to stabilize the club.

He wrote: “There are no raised eyebrows at grand old Everton being part of a billionaire’s ‘portfolio’ or, as Friedkin recently described it to disgruntled Roma supporters, a ‘multi-club symbiosis.’

“And why would there be? All signs indicate that TFG will not only bring desperately needed financial stability to the club but also considerable investment.

“In less than five years of owning Roma, TFG is estimated to have invested £850 million into the Serie A side.

While they haven’t achieved consistent Champions League qualification, they’ve increased commercial revenue and, from a business perspective, are considered sound owners.”

The Friedkin Group is ushering in a new era at Everton.

Dan Friedkin plans to make a strong start but must first address the club’s financial woes before implementing broader changes.

If TFG mirrors its £850 million investment at Roma, Everton will be freed from the financial constraints imposed by former majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.

This could lead to significant investment in the squad, potentially benefiting Sean Dyche.

On the day of the takeover, Henry Winter reported [December 19] that TFG’s immediate focus would be on resolving the futures of Dyche and sporting director Kevin Thelwell.

Thelwell’s decisions have come under scrutiny this season.

Of seven summer signings, Iliman Ndiaye and Orel Mangala have performed relatively well, while the jury remains out on Armando Broja.

However, the rest have failed to meet expectations.

As a result, questions have arisen about whether Thelwell can be entrusted with TFG’s financial resources to secure the right players needed to push Everton into the top half of the Premier League.

For now, TFG’s primary goal will be to address Everton’s significant debt and ensure the club moves to the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium at the end of the season while retaining its Premier League status.