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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons

John Textor assessing offers for Crystal Palace stake before Everton takeover

John Textor holds up a Lyon shirt with his name on the back after their Ligue 1 victory against RC Strasbourg on 19 May 2024
John Textor, who is also the owner of Lyon via OL Groupe, has two offers for his stake in Crystal Palace. Photograph: Allili Mourad/SIPA/Shutterstock

John Textor is considering two offers and has serious interest from four other investors for his 45% stake in Crystal Palace as he attempts to accelerate his efforts to buy Everton.

The American has been on Merseyside this week for further talks with Everton’s owner, Farhad Moshiri, over a proposed takeover of the club, with a deal expected to be agreed by the end of the week. Textor became the third party to be granted a period of exclusivity by Blue Heaven Holdings, the company that owns Everton, last week after reigniting his interest in the club when a deal with the Friedkin Group was called off.

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