Thursday briefing: Everton takeover: John Textor agreement expected by end of week

American businessman John Textor is reported to be in Liverpool to hold further talks with Everton owner Farhad Moshiri over a proposed takeover of the club, and a deal is now expected to be agreed by the end of this week.

According to The Guardian, Textor is understood to have arrived in London on Tuesday before travelling to Liverpool yesterday to meet Moshiri, with sources close to the deal anticipating it could be agreed in the next few days.

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