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Everton misses transfer plans after Balogun medical concerns

9/5/2026

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Everton Transfer Woes

Everton manager David Moyes says the club failed to complete transfer business after deadline setbacks.
Folarin Balogun withdrew from a £40 million Everton transfer after a medical raised health concerns.
Monaco director Thiago Scuro said Balogun felt uneasy about Everton’s medical doubts.
Everton sold Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City for £65 million after he scored 15 Premier League goals.
Everton signed Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon for £3 million after missing defender Kenny Tete.

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Friedkin Seeks Investors

Friedkin Group seeks new investors less than two years after buying Everton.
Dan Friedkin has not spoken with manager David Moyes in 20 months since Moyes returned Jan 2025.
Marc Watts is executive chair of the Friedkin Group.
Advisors are running an early-stage stake-sale that could bring a junior partner or minority investors.
Everton spent just under $119.7 million this summer and earned about $149.9 million from player sales.

History

Historical Context

In July 2003 Roman Abramovich bought over 50 % of Chelsea for £140 million, cleared its roughly £100 million debt and launched a £2 billion spending spree that reshaped Premier League transfers. Decades later, Everton’s 2024-25 summer window saw the Friedkin Group spend £119.7 million but recoup £149.9 million, showing how aggressive buying without sustainable finances can destabilise club markets and trigger ownership changes.

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Everton Transfer Woes

Everton manager David Moyes says the club failed to complete transfer business after deadline setbacks.
Folarin Balogun withdrew from a £40 million Everton transfer after a medical raised health concerns.
Monaco director Thiago Scuro said Balogun felt uneasy about Everton’s medical doubts.
Everton sold Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City for £65 million after he scored 15 Premier League goals.
Everton signed Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon for £3 million after missing defender Kenny Tete.

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