### Kevin Malone Considering Renewed Bid for Everton
Kevin Malone is contemplating reigniting his interest in purchasing Everton after the collapse of the Friedkin Group takeover, according to Shamoon Hafez.
In a post on his personal X account (19 July), the BBC Sport journalist reported that a consortium led by the LA Dodgers general manager is revisiting a potential deal, following their initial interest being surpassed by Dan Friedkin’s bid.
The deal fell through due to complications related to the debt owed to 777 Partners [The Athletic, 19 July], with the consortium now “trying to figure out how to deal with that” before deciding whether to proceed with the purchase from Farhad Moshiri.
#### Urgent Need for New Owners at Everton
Everton fans had a brief glimpse of hope with the potential Friedkin Group takeover, which promised a brighter future. However, this optimism was shattered when the Friedkin Group withdrew their bid [Alan Myers, 19 July].
The club’s future is once again in jeopardy, burdened by over £600 million in debts and looming stadium construction costs. The situation has become dire, especially with 777 Partners facing legal proceedings [GE Globo, 15 May] that contributed to the collapse of their takeover bid, further complicating matters for Everton.
New ownership is desperately needed to resolve these issues, but the financial and legal hurdles, including A Cap loans and current court cases, make the situation extremely challenging.
There is hope that Malone and his team can find a way to make a deal work that benefits everyone involved. However, Everton urgently needs answers and solutions, or the future will continue to look increasingly bleak.
