Michael Dell Denies Everton Takeover Rumors with Sharp Six-Word Reply
Tech billionaire Michael Dell, ranked as the fourth-richest person globally with an estimated fortune of £183 billion, has dismissed rumors about a potential takeover of Everton Football Club. Addressing speculation on social media Wednesday evening, he made it clear his family has no plans to acquire the Premier League team from the current majority owners, The Friedkin Group.
Brief and Direct Response
After reports surfaced suggesting Dell might be preparing a bid for Everton, the Dell Technologies CEO responded with a blunt six-word message to quash those claims. These rumors followed The Friedkin Group's recent indication that they are open to selling their majority stake after managing the club for less than two years. Despite this, Michael Dell has no intention of becoming involved.
Social Media Clarifies the Situation
Everton's boardroom has been mired in uncertainty, with fans growing frustrated over the current ownership's lack of investment. Supporters criticized Dan Friedkin and his team during the summer transfer period for not reinvesting proceeds from significant player sales, leaving manager David Moyes with a weakened squad. Friedkin himself has not yet attended an Everton match and faced accusations of prioritizing sister club Roma instead.
Journalist Alan Nixon first reported the possibility of a Dell family takeover earlier in the week, while Goodison News pointed out obstacles that make such a deal unlikely. The rumors gained renewed attention on X when fan account EFC DAILY (@EFCdaily_) cited reporter Lewis Steele claiming Michael Dell was among potential buyers. Dell replied to that post with a laughing emoji and asked, "Who comes up with these stories?"
Impact on Ownership Prospects
Dell’s denial removes a major contender from the mix. He owns 40 percent of Dell Technologies and recently surpassed Google co-founder Sergey Brin on the Forbes list, with a net worth climbing to £182.67 billion. Only Alphabet co-founder Larry Page, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Tesla’s Elon Musk rank ahead of him.
- Net Worth: £182.67 billion
- Dell Technologies Stake: 40%
- Forbes Ranking: Fourth-richest person globally
Current Owners Seek Serious Investors
Earlier on Wednesday, the Daily Mail reported that The Friedkin Group is actively looking for serious investors to avoid another drawn-out ownership saga like what happened at the end of Farhad Moshiri’s era. No definite frontrunner has emerged yet, though former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley is still considered a key figure interested in returning to English football ownership. She previously placed a bid for Tottenham Hotspur and was linked with buying shares at West Ham United.
Ongoing Search for New Owners
With Michael Dell off the table, The Friedkin Group will continue vetting credible candidates quietly, hoping for a smooth change at Goodison Park. Securing committed new owners quickly will be important to calming restless fans before the January transfer window. Meanwhile, manager David Moyes must keep the team focused on improving results on the pitch.
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Adhe has a background working with ESPN Star Sports, Fox Sports, and FIFA. His passion for football started with Manchester United, and he now covers the Premier League and European football for GOAL. One of his favorite memories is covering the Indonesia vs. Netherlands match in 2013 and unexpectedly meeting Radja Nainggolan during a match in Indonesia.
His expertise includes deep knowledge of Indonesian and European football, Premier League analysis, and covering diverse football topics.
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