‘I’ve been informed…’ – Ex-Everton employee reveals ‘slight issue’ in Friedkin takeover

Bryan King claims Dan Friedkin’s takeover of Everton has hit a “stumbling block”.

The ex-Goodison scout still feels as though the takeover will go ahead despite the issue.

According to the Esk (13 June), the Toffees owe 777 Partners almost £200million.

And King – speaking exclusively to Goodison News – has revealed that the Friedkin Group are reluctant to pay this debt.

“I’ve been informed by somebody that there is a slight issue,” King said.

“The main stumbling block for the Friedkin Group is that they don’t want to pay off the money owed to 777 Partners.

“That is one of the main problems with the takeover process. However, I imagine it will be sorted in some shape or form.

“We will need to wait and see, but something needs to happen, and happen fast.”

Will Dan Friedkin still complete a takeover of Everton at Goodison Park?

This will come as a troubling update for Everton supporters.

Fans at Goodison Park will be desperate for the Friedkin Group to complete a takeover of the club, and it seems as if they are well-placed to do that.

However, it wouldn’t be an Everton takeover if there weren’t a few issues.

Enough trouble has been caused on Merseyside by 777, and everybody connected with the club will no doubt be sick of the sight of the American investment group.

However, this debt needs to be paid, and hopefully, a solution will therefore be found.

In other Everton news, Dan Friedkin will not be president when a takeover at Goodison Park is complete.

Everton set for pre-season friendly with Roma at Goodison Park as Dan Freidkin watches on

There looks set to be a lot of change at Everton in the coming years. The Friedkin Group are seemingly close to completing a takeover while a new stadium is also being built.