“Frustrated Friedkins: Owners Left Furious Despite Progress in Everton Takeover – Journalist”

The Toffees saw their cushion above the relegation zone shrink by two points following Ipswich Town’s recent win.

Despite this, there are positive developments at Everton as The Friedkin Group is expected to finalize their takeover this week.

After more than a year of negotiations, it now seems certain that Farhad Moshiri will hand over the reins at Goodison Park.

Reports suggest that The Friedkin Group received Premier League approval over the weekend to complete the deal.

However, there have been indications of frustration within the group despite this significant progress.

Friedkin Group’s Frustration Amid Everton Takeover

Mikel Arteta criticized Everton’s defensive approach during their weekend clash, asserting that Arsenal deserved all three points.

Meanwhile, The Friedkin Group was reportedly angered by the performance of their other club, AS Roma, who suffered a defeat to Serie A strugglers Como.

Sky Sports Italia reporter Angelo Mangiante revealed the Friedkins were furious after Roma’s disappointing result against Cesc Fabregas’ side. Mangiante shared on social media:

“Friedkin furious about tonight’s performance deemed unacceptable.

The ownership supports Ranieri 100%, but after two positive matches, including a 3-0 win, they cannot accept a loss like this.

Dan and Ryan Friedkin expect and will demand more consistency from the team.

January will be a time of change. Some players need to go to shift the team’s mentality. All options are on the table.”

Everton, on the other hand, had to fight hard for their point at the weekend.

Jordan Pickford even received applause from Arsenal fans for his impressive saves.

However, some Everton supporters may feel uneasy about Roma’s struggles under The Friedkin Group, with the club sitting 12th in the Serie A table.

Challenges Await The Friedkin Group at Everton

Sources close to The Friedkin Group remain confident about completing the Everton takeover, particularly after the reports of Premier League approval.

Yet, they face significant challenges across both clubs, with issues at Everton and Roma demanding attention.

Speculation suggests The Friedkin Group plans to sack Sean Dyche in the New Year to bring in their preferred manager and reshape the club.

However, their decision to appoint Claudio Ranieri at Roma may raise concerns, as the Italian manager has managed just two wins in six games.

Balancing responsibilities at two struggling clubs in major European leagues will test The Friedkin Group’s capabilities.

As they prepare to take charge at Everton, it remains to be seen how effectively they can address the issues facing both clubs and steer them toward improvement.