Friedkin Group in advanced Everton takeover talks

The Friedkin Group are in advanced discussions for a takeover of Everton after resuming talks with Toffees majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.

Chairman Dan Friedkin, who also owns Serie A side Roma, had agreed a deal in principle to purchase current owner Moshiri's 94% stake in June.

But talks were called off a month later after the two parties failed to finalise an agreement, following Miami-based 777 Partners being unable to a complete a deal earlier this year.

In a complex saga surrounding the takeover, American businessman and Crystal Palace owner John Textor was then granted a period exclusivity in August.

Sources now suggest a deal could be "close" with the Friedkin Group.

The Friedkin Group, Moshiri and Everton declined to comment when approached by BBC Sport.

More to follow.