Everton: John Textor close to takeover

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By: Manu Tournoux

The new lunar press release from John Textor

After months of searching and negotiating, Everton are close to finding a new owner. And his name is John Textor. According to The Guardianthe president of Olympique Lyonnais is currently in Liverpool to continue discussions with Farhad Moshiri, the current owner of the Toffees. An agreement should be reached by the end of the week. After Botafogo, Molenbeek and OL, Eagle Football will very soon welcome Everton.

In return, the American will have to sell his shares in Crystal Palace to comply with the rules of the Premier League. As a reminder, he owns 45% of the London club. According to the British media, Josh Harris and David Blitzer, who already own 18% of Palace, made an offer of 100 million pounds, or 117 million euros. An offer rejected.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.