Everton Football Club is entering a new chapter as Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group have agreed to become the new majority owners. According to Sky Sports, The Friedkin Group, which also owns AS Roma in Serie A, has finalized a majority stake in Everton after negotiations that began months ago.
In addition, Liverpool FC is also in the spotlight regarding potential ownership changes, with discussions about Saudi Arabia possibly investing in the club, especially following the LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger. This has fueled speculation about Saudi interest in Liverpool.
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider that for a Saudi takeover of Liverpool to occur, the current owners of Newcastle United, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), would need to sell. He noted that a Saudi acquisition of Liverpool is still unlikely.
As of July 1, PIF manages $925 billion (£693.1 billion) in assets, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s strategy to diversify the Saudi economy away from oil.
Regarding Liverpool’s current owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) briefly considered selling the club during the 2022/23 season but has since confirmed their intention to remain in control for now. Their sustainable management has kept the club stable, and there’s no immediate urgency for a change in ownership.
Concerns about potential Saudi investment in Liverpool are also linked to human rights issues in the region, which could be a significant factor in ongoing discussions.