Roma owner Dan Friedkin has emerged as one of several parties interested in acquiring Premier League club Everton.
American businessman Friedkin, with a reported net worth of £4.8bn, is seeking an exclusivity agreement to acquire current owner Farhad Moshiri’s 94% stake in the club.
BBC Sport understands that MSP Sports Capital and local businessmen Andy Bell and George Downing, who have provided Everton with a £158m loan, are also pursuing a takeover.
Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, and Kenneth King of investment firm A Cap are also involved.
Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor expressed interest in purchasing Everton last month and is seeking to divest his 45% stake in the Eagles.
Moshiri had previously agreed to sell Everton to Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners in September, but after an extended process, the sales and purchase agreement expired on 31 May.
