{
  "id": 13068106,
  "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-13068106",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:23:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Business",
    "slug": "bbc-business",
    "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 less than two years after taking control of the team. In a statement, TFG said they have prioritised stability, investment and the completion of the new stadium, and now believe it is time to consider the next chapter for Everton. The Friedkin Group, led by chairman Dan Friedkin, took over the club in 2024 after it was facing significant financial uncertainty and challenges. They have put the club on a stable financial footing and introduced a new stadium, but their tenure is seen as relatively unspectacular. The decision to explore selling the club follows recent controversies, including the controversial sale of England Under-19 midfielder Harrison Armstrong and the departure of Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City. Former goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis described TFG's plans to sell the club as a shock, stating that the club has been stabilised under their ownership.",
  "summary": "Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.",
  "key_points": [
    "Everton owners The Friedkin Group consider selling club.",
    "Group took over club in 2024 to stabilize finances.",
    "Recent controversies include Harrison Armstrong sale."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "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",
        "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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  },
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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."
}