Everton Football Club Nearer to Takeover as American Investors Target £200m Deal

Everton appear to be edging nearer to a takeover after talks with American investors John Jay Moores and Charles Noell progressed.Moores, the former owner of Major League Baseball franchise the San Diego Padres, and his associate have been in negotiations since December.
The pair have undergone a six-week due diligence period looking at the club's books and speaking to major shareholders chairman Bill Kenwright, Robert Earl and Jon Woods.