Textor bolsters Everton bid with backing from Aliya Capital Partners

US businessman John Textor has secured backing from US investment firm Aliya Capital Partners, as he looks to strengthen his bid to buy Everton.

The Crystal Palace co-owner has been granted exclusivity in his proposed takeover of the Merseyside club, according to multiple reports in August.

Textor, who currently holds a 45% stake in fellow Premier League club Crystal Palace, confirmed his interest in Everton in May, however he would need to sell his current share before any potential investment in the Toffees.

Mail Online reports that Textor is aiming to speed up the sale of his stake in Palace in the meantime, after appointing the Raine Group to oversee the process.

After Everton’s proposed takeover by Miami-based private equity firm 777 Partners fell through in June, the club later selected the Friedkin Group as their preferred bidder, granting a period of exclusivity before this was also called off in July.

Aliya Capital told BBC Sport in a statement, ‘We are delighted to support John Textor in his investment in Everton Football Club.

‘Having collaborated with John over many years, and witnessed close hand his immensely successful venture with Botafogo, we view him not only as a partner but as a close friend.

‘Our involvement in Everton reflects our shared commitment to innovation and transformation in football. We eagerly anticipate Everton’s ascent under John’s visionary leadership.’

Meanwhile, Friedkin Group, which is led by US businessman Dan Friedkin, has ‘reignited’ its interest in acquiring Fahrad Moshiri’s 94% majority stake in Everton, according to Bloomberg.

The AS Roma owner is reportedly in talks with the Premier League outfit over the structuring of a potential bid for the club.

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