Everton finally 'reach takeover agreement' with The Friedkin Group, as the Roma owners beat Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor to the Toffees – despite previously walking away from negotiations

The Freidkin Group have reached an agreement with Everton for the Roma owners to acquire Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1 per cent majority shareholding in the Merseyside club, just two months after walking away from the negotiations table.