{
  "id": 13061241,
  "title": "Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/everton-owners-consider-selling-club-two-years-after-takeover",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T07:46:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmvg9pgg4keyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Everton owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) are considering selling their club just two years after acquiring it. The Americans completed their takeover of the club in 2024 in a deal valued at over £400 million. In a statement, TFG said they had focused on stability, investment, and the completion of Everton's new stadium last year. Now, they believe it is time to consider the next chapter for Everton. The Friedkin Group took control of the club facing significant financial uncertainty and challenges on and off the pitch. Their initial priority was to provide the necessary stability, investment, and support to secure the club's future, including helping to complete the stadium. With this foundation now firmly in place, TFG sees the opportunity to explore new investment options for Everton, which could include the potential sale of a controlling interest.",
  "summary": "Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.",
  "key_points": [
    "Friedkin Group (TFG) completed £400M takeover of Everton in 2024.",
    "TFG focused on stability, investment, and stadium completion last year.",
    "Group now considers selling club two years after takeover."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/everton-owners-consider-selling-club-two-years-after-takeover-13061261",
        "published": "2026-10-09T07:46:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "City AM",
        "title": "Everton owners The Friedkin Group put Merseyside club up for sale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/everton-owners-the-friedkin-group-put-merseyside-club-up-for-sale",
        "published": "2026-10-09T08:28:20.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}