Dan Friedkin’s Possible Involvement in Everton’s January Transfer Activities Revealed, as Club Takeover Edges Closer

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    Former Everton scout Bryan King is confident that Dan Friedkin will have a huge role in Everton’s transfer plans when the window reopens in January 2025.

    The former Goodison Park scout believes that the American businessman, who is deeply involved in the financial aspects of the club, will make his choice clear to manager Sean Dyche when it comes to potential signings and recruits to the club.

    Roma president Dan Friedkin and son Ryan Friedkin during the match Roma v Verona at the Stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), January 20th, 2024 (Photo by Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

    As reported by Alan Myers on X (10 November), the Toffees are expected to add “at least two” new players to Dyche’s squad during the winter transfer window.

    King, speaking exclusively to Goodison News, views this as a positive development for the club, particularly given the importance of squad strengthening in a season that’s already proven to be challenging for the Toffees.

    “I’d imagine Friedkin is involved as he is the man supplying the money,” King explained. “By the sound of things, he is the type of man who likes to let the manager know what kind of players he is interested in.”

    King also believes that bringing in fresh playerd could trigger morale and boost energy into the squad. “Bringing in fresh faces always livens the squad up and makes players work harder,” he said. “They will suddenly feel under pressure, or as though they need to start upping their performances.”

    TIRANA, ALBANIA – MAY 25: AS Roma President Dan Friedkin poses with trophy after the UEFA Conference League final match between AS Roma and Feyenoord at Arena Kombetare on May 25, 2022 in Tirana, Albania. (Photo by Fabio Rossi/AS Roma via Getty Images)

    There’s been speculation for some time about Friedkin’s influence at Everton, particularly after a new recruit was made recently, suggesting that the Texan businessman is already making his presence felt behind the scenes at the club.

    While his formal takeover of the club has yet to be finalised, it’s clear that Friedkin’s impact is already being felt at Goodison Park.

    FARO, PORTUGAL – JULY 19: AS Roma Presidents, Dan and Ryan Friedkin, alongside with Paulo Dybala and Tiago Pinto, attending the Pre-season Friendly match between AS Roma v Sporting CP at Estadio Algarve on July 19, 2022 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Luciano Rossi/AS Roma via Getty Images)

    Despite the uncertainty surrounding the club’s ownership, the prospect of additional signings in January will come as a welcome boost to Evertonians.

    After a sluggish start to the season, the team appears to be finding some form, with relegation fears vanishing for now. Any further additions of player could only strengthen the squad as the season progresses and the team hope to stay afloat.

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