Dan Friedkin has become one of the most powerful men in football almost by brute force following his takeover of Everton in late 2024.

That deal, which valued the club at around £500m, saw Everton become the third club owned by Dan Friedkin after Serie A’s AS Roma and French fourth-tier side AS Cannes.

The bulk of that investment has gone towards paying down debts inherited from Farhad Moshiri, who TBR Football understands ultimately received south of £50m for his shares in the club.

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The club’s remaining debt – mostly related to the Hill Dickinson Stadium bill – has since been restructured at more favourable long-term rates, freeing up resources to facilitate a net spend in excess of £100m over the summer and, after several years of PSR-enforced restraint, a modest payroll increase.

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On the pitch meanwhile, David Moyes’ side has had a steady start to Friedkin’s first full season in control. They remain unbeaten at Bramley Moore Dock, where they host Tottenham on Sunday.

At the Friedkin Group’s Italian outpost, Roma too have enjoyed a relatively solid campaign so far after missing out on Champions...