Opinion: Tables Turn for John Textor at Everton Amid New Developments from France

US billionaire John Textor was once on the verge of acquiring Everton from Farhad Moshiri, even going as far as wiring funds to complete the takeover.

However, the deal fell through when Dan Friedkin swooped in at the last moment to derail the negotiations, as reported by The Athletic on 23 September.

Everton fans, desperate for a change in ownership after enduring Moshiri’s troubled tenure, were willing to welcome Textor despite his less-than-stellar track record as a football club owner.

At that moment, he seemed like the savior the Premier League club needed.

Tables Turn for Textor at Everton

A few months later, the narrative around Textor has shifted significantly.

The American businessman now finds himself dealing with serious issues at Lyon, the Ligue 1 club he owns.

Lyon faces the threat of relegation to the second division unless they can balance their finances by the end of the season, according to Daily Mail.

This financial turmoil may force Lyon to offload some of their key players in the January transfer window.

One potential outgoing player is Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah, a target Everton pursued unsuccessfully in the summer.

Reports from Foot Mercato suggest Lyon would be open to selling Nuamah in January if they receive a satisfactory offer.

A Favor for Textor?

While Lyon hopes to recoup the £20.6 million they spent on Nuamah, this figure may be overly optimistic given the 21-year-old’s modest contribution of just one assist in 13 appearances this season.

Textor might look to Everton for a financial lifeline by pushing for a deal, but the Toffees have their own financial struggles.

Despite Dan Friedkin’s impending takeover, which is expected to stabilize Everton’s finances, Sean Dyche’s side is unlikely to agree to an inflated deal for Nuamah, leaving Textor in a precarious position.