The Friedkin Group’s Everton takeover negotiations called off.
The potential takeover of Everton by the Friedkin Group has fallen through. The Friedkin Group, which owns Italian side Roma, had been in exclusive negotiations to buy a 94.1 percent stake in the club from Farhad Moshiri’s Blue Heaven Holdings. However, the talks collapsed as both parties failed to reach an agreement. Despite this, Everton stated that the Friedkin Group would continue to be a lender to the club, having played a role in the development of Everton’s new stadium. Farhad Moshiri had entered into exclusive negotiations last month, but the deal will not proceed.
🚨🔵 Everton announce that talks with The Friedkin Group over a potential sale of a majority stake in the club have ended.
“The Friedkin Group will NOT be progressing with a purchase of the Club”, statement confirms. pic.twitter.com/FLNK1ljSXo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 19, 2024
Arne Slot’s Reds lose 1-0 to Preston in closed door friendly match.
Liverpool faced a 1-0 defeat to Preston North End in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Friday. The game’s decisive moment came from former Manchester United winger Robbie Brady, who seized on a misplaced Liverpool pass and scored from a 40-yard lob against goalkeeper Vítězslav Jaroš. Although the match held no competitive significance, it was Arne Slot’s first opportunity to observe his squad in action. Liverpool fielded 25 players, including starts for Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas, and Conor Bradley. Wataru Endō replaced Szoboszlai after 33 minutes. Liverpool’s pre-season continues next week against Real Betis, followed by matches against Arsenal and Manchester United.
😬🏴 Liverpool suffered a 1-0 DEFEAT against Preston in their first friendly match. pic.twitter.com/jbEPsWR1KV
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) July 19, 2024
Rabiot waiting on Premier League offers despite bids from other leagues.
French midfielder, Adrien Rabiot’s tenure at Juventus is ending after he turned down a new two-year contract worth €7.5 million (£6.3m/$8.1m) per season plus bonuses, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. The former PSG player will depart on a free transfer and has several potential destinations, including Real Madrid, Arsenal, and AC Milan. Rabiot’s preference is to play in the Premier League as a free agent. Despite various links, Liverpool is not pursuing a deal to sign him.
🚨🏴 Adrien Rabiot dreams of Premier League football, his priority as free agent.
Rabiot also has proposals from other leagues… but still waiting for PL clubs.
↪️⛔️ Liverpool are NOT working on deal to sign Rabiot, despite recent links. #LFC pic.twitter.com/DdRHysN4cl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 19, 2024
Barcelona set to match Dani Olmo’s €60 million release clause.
Spain’s midfielder Dani Olmo shone at Euro 2024, finishing as joint top scorer and attracting interest from several top clubs. Barcelona have reportedly made a significant offer to secure the RB Leipzig star this summer, proposing a six-year contract and agreeing to pay his €60 million release clause. While this clause is set to expire soon, Barcelona has negotiated an extension for a few more weeks. Olmo, who is also being pursued by Manchester City, is now considering Barcelona’s deal as he contemplates leaving the Bundesliga side.
🚨🚨| JUST IN: Barcelona have sent Dani Olmo's agent an official 6-year contract proposal and the club are willing to pay Leipzig €60M for his transfer.
[@mundodeportivo] pic.twitter.com/h1yjMZDDmW
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) July 19, 2024
Crystal Palace set to line up bid for Arsenal player, Smith-Rowe.
Arsenal is ready to sell Emile Smith-Rowe this summer and has started entertaining offers for the young midfielder. Edu aims to secure a good fee, with Fulham and Crystal Palace both keen on him. After rejecting an initial bid from Fulham, Crystal Palace is intensifying its pursuit of the 23-year-old. Both clubs have cash from selling players to Bayern Munich, with Fulham getting £42.3 million for João Palhinha and Crystal Palace receiving £50 million for Michael Olise. While Arsenal isn’t desperate to sell Smith-Rowe, they are open to offers exceeding £35 million.
🚨🔴🔵 Understand Crystal Palace are set to bid for Emile Smith-Rowe.
Fulham had proposal rejected by Arsenal this week and Palace now set to try, as Oliver Glasner really wants him.
🦅 #CPFC will also decide soon whether they will sign Ryan Sessegnon or not. pic.twitter.com/QDtUTP42XL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 19, 2024