# Everton owners seek sale after toxic relationship with fans

> Everton's owners TFG aim to sell club for £750m-£800m after fan backlash over transfer decisions.
- Title: Everton owners seek sale after toxic relationship with fans
- Summary: Everton's owners TFG aim to sell club for £750m-£800m after fan backlash over transfer decisions. Everton's owners TFG plan to sell the club for £750m-£800m…
- Keywords: everton, tfgroup, seahawks, nfl, premier league, transfer window, financial crisis, fan backlash, stadium, goodison park, david moyes, harrison armstrong
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3y0e8n9q4e0o
- Published: 2026-10-09T15:38:59.845+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: everton, tfgroup, seahawks, nfl, premier league, transfer window, financial crisis, fan backlash, stadium, goodison park, david moyes, harrison armstrong
## Everton owners announce sale
Everton's owners TFG released a 170-word statement saying they are effectively putting the club up for sale.
## TFG takeover details
TFG paid more than £400m for a 99.5% share of Everton in December 2024, ending financial crisis.
## TFG's absentee ownership
Chairman Dan Friedkin has never attended an Everton match since TFG took over in December 2024.
## Manager relationship breakdown
Manager David Moyes has never spoken to chairman Dan Friedkin since returning in January 2025.
## Harrison Armstrong transfer
TFG tried to sell teenager Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest for £40m but fans threatened riots.
## Financial breach impact
Everton paid Burnley £35m over PSR breach after being found in breach of financial rules.
## TFG's sale target
TFG expect to sell Everton for £750m-£800m to cover £468m debts and take advantage of strong US market.
## TFG's market strategy
TFG believe US buyers will be interested in Everton due to limited Premier League clubs available for purchase.
## Manager's frustration
Manager David Moyes admitted he only learned about Everton's potential sale the same day as the public.
## TFG's relationship with fans
TFG's lack of engagement with Everton fans and club has led to growing toxicity in the relationship.
## Key takeaway

Everton's owners TFG plan to sell the club for £750m-£800m after alienating fans with transfer decisions.