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American businessman John Textor is in exclusive talks to buy a majority stake in Everton Football Club from current owner Farhad Moshiri.

According to The Athletic, Textor has agreements in place with Moshiri and Everton, although Moshiri's spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.

The potential acquisition of Everton by Textor follows after The Friedkin Group (TFG)'s withdrawal from purchasing Moshiri's 94 percent stake due to concerns over the club's £200 million debt t

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