Everton fans have made clear their displeasure with owner Farhad Moshiri in recent seasons. Reuters
Everton fans have made clear their displeasure with owner Farhad Moshiri in recent seasons. Reuters
Everton fans have made clear their displeasure with owner Farhad Moshiri in recent seasons. Reuters
Everton fans have made clear their displeasure with owner Farhad Moshiri in recent seasons. Reuters

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KAM Sports in advanced talks with Everton owner Moshiri: report

US-based organisation was among the parties involved in talks about a takeover of the Premier League club earlier this year

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September 30, 2022

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Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is in advanced talks with US-based KAM Sports group over funding for the new stadium and take a stake in the club, according to a report.

KAM Sports, owned by US real estate magnate Maciek Kaminski, was among the parties involved in talks about a takeover of the Premier League club earlier this year.

After those discussions ended, Moshiri said the club was not for sale, but that it was "pragmatic to explore all potential investment opportunities".

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However, sources claim talks have continued, according to the Financial Times.

The Kaminski family was part of a consortium led by former Manchester United and Chelsea chief Peter Kenyon that was looking to buy the club earlier this year.

British-Iranian billionaire Moshiri has invested hundred of millions of pounds into Everton since taking the helm in 2016, and the club is set to move to a new 53,000-seat stadium at Bramley Moore dock in 2004.

But despite spending about £600 million on new players the owner has presided over a chaotic, turbulent period in Everton’s history that saw the team narrowly avoid relegation from the Premier League last season.

Everton have posted record losses of £372.6m across the past three financial years and Moshiri has rarely been seen at Everton matches this year with fans staging protests over his running of the club.

Everton have won only one of their seven league games this terms - a 1-0 victory at home to West Ham United before the recent international break - drawing four after losing their opening two fixtures.

Everton v West Ham ratings

EVERTON RATINGS: Asmir Begovic – 7 The Everton goalkeeper was comfortable throughout. However, on one occasion, he was slightly too relaxed when rolling the ball out to Tarkowski, with Antonio breathing down his neck. Luckily, his teammate was able to clear. Getty
EVERTON RATINGS: Asmir Begovic – 7 The Everton goalkeeper was comfortable throughout. However, on one occasion, he was slightly too relaxed when rolling the ball out to Tarkowski, with Antonio breathing down his neck. Luckily, his teammate was able to clear. Getty
Nathan Patterson – 7 Enjoyed spells going forward and provided an option down the wing. Distracted Cornet enough in the closing stages to deny him capitalising on a long ball. PA
Nathan Patterson – 7 Enjoyed spells going forward and provided an option down the wing. Distracted Cornet enough in the closing stages to deny him capitalising on a long ball. PA
Conor Coady – 6 Named captain with Jordan Pickford sidelined. He was shaky at times, relying on Patterson and Tarkowski to bail him out. However, he came to the rescue to direct Bowen’s cross away from a certain tap-in for Antonio, before intercepting Antonio’s cross to Paqueta later on. Booked. Reuters
Conor Coady – 6 Named captain with Jordan Pickford sidelined. He was shaky at times, relying on Patterson and Tarkowski to bail him out. However, he came to the rescue to direct Bowen’s cross away from a certain tap-in for Antonio, before intercepting Antonio’s cross to Paqueta later on. Booked. Reuters
James Tarkowski – 7 Calm and confident in defence, the former Burnley centre-back was on hand to clear a Begovic scare, and stop Antonio’s darting run in its tracks. Getty
James Tarkowski – 7 Calm and confident in defence, the former Burnley centre-back was on hand to clear a Begovic scare, and stop Antonio’s darting run in its tracks. Getty
Vitaliy Mykolenko – 6 After a quiet first half, the Ukrainian sent in a dangerous low cross into the box after half-time. West Ham were able to clear. AP
Vitaliy Mykolenko – 6 After a quiet first half, the Ukrainian sent in a dangerous low cross into the box after half-time. West Ham were able to clear. AP
Idrissa Gueye – 6 A little shaky throughout on his first start of the season, which started with an overhit back pass. Settled into the game. PA
Idrissa Gueye – 6 A little shaky throughout on his first start of the season, which started with an overhit back pass. Settled into the game. PA
Amadou Onana – 6 The former Hammers transfer target was unable to direct a header on target inside 10 minutes, his best chance of the game. PA
Amadou Onana – 6 The former Hammers transfer target was unable to direct a header on target inside 10 minutes, his best chance of the game. PA
Alex Iwobi – 8 Was free to roam, help bring the ball forward, intercept and tackle in an impressive first half. Rewarded with an assist in the second half, before firing wide of the post from distance in the closing stages. PA
Alex Iwobi – 8 Was free to roam, help bring the ball forward, intercept and tackle in an impressive first half. Rewarded with an assist in the second half, before firing wide of the post from distance in the closing stages. PA
Demarai Gray – 8 A bright spark for Everton, Gray was a danger going forward. He had a decent effort to test Fabianski in the second half, before shooting just wide of the post. Reuters
Demarai Gray – 8 A bright spark for Everton, Gray was a danger going forward. He had a decent effort to test Fabianski in the second half, before shooting just wide of the post. Reuters
Neal Maupay – 7 Worked hard in the first half and was rewarded in the second when, after controlling Iwobi’s through ball, he found Fabianski’s bottom corner. Getty
Neal Maupay – 7 Worked hard in the first half and was rewarded in the second when, after controlling Iwobi’s through ball, he found Fabianski’s bottom corner. Getty
Anthony Gordon – 5 A disappointing display for the young Liverpudlian, who switched flanks in the first half. Seemed to enjoy much more of the ball and opportunities coming forward. Booked. Reuters
Anthony Gordon – 5 A disappointing display for the young Liverpudlian, who switched flanks in the first half. Seemed to enjoy much more of the ball and opportunities coming forward. Booked. Reuters
SUBS: Dwight McNeil (Gordon 74’) – N/A Wanting to get into the action, McNeil put himself about, trying to hold off Coufal and putting in a tackle in stoppage time. Booked. Reuters
SUBS: Dwight McNeil (Gordon 74’) – N/A Wanting to get into the action, McNeil put himself about, trying to hold off Coufal and putting in a tackle in stoppage time. Booked. Reuters
Abdoulaye Doucoure (Gray 82’) – N/A Misfired a pass on the break, with Everton hanging on to a 1-0 lead. Getty
Abdoulaye Doucoure (Gray 82’) – N/A Misfired a pass on the break, with Everton hanging on to a 1-0 lead. Getty
Salomon Rondon (Maupay 89’) – N/A A late change to see out the win. Getty
Salomon Rondon (Maupay 89’) – N/A A late change to see out the win. Getty
WEST HAM RATINGS: Lukasz Fabianski – 6 Had little to do for large parts but was unable to stop Maupay’s powerful effort on the turn. Getty
WEST HAM RATINGS: Lukasz Fabianski – 6 Had little to do for large parts but was unable to stop Maupay’s powerful effort on the turn. Getty
Thilo Kehrer – 7 Made a crucial intervention when he managed to get a nick as Gray dribbled into the box and past his teammates to deny the Everton player a shot at goal. Getty
Thilo Kehrer – 7 Made a crucial intervention when he managed to get a nick as Gray dribbled into the box and past his teammates to deny the Everton player a shot at goal. Getty
Kurt Zouma – 6 Still in the box following a set-piece, Zouma managed to get a head on a Creswell cross. After half-time, he cleared Mykolenko’s dangerous cross into the box. Getty
Kurt Zouma – 6 Still in the box following a set-piece, Zouma managed to get a head on a Creswell cross. After half-time, he cleared Mykolenko’s dangerous cross into the box. Getty
Aaron Cresswell – 6 On hand to clear a low cross into the box in the opening minutes, he later delivered a decent cross into the box for Zouma. Getty
Aaron Cresswell – 6 On hand to clear a low cross into the box in the opening minutes, he later delivered a decent cross into the box for Zouma. Getty
Vladimir Coufal – 5 The defender had a challenging game against the sprightly Gray. Getty
Vladimir Coufal – 5 The defender had a challenging game against the sprightly Gray. Getty
Tomas Soucek – 6 The Czech nearly put his side in danger when an under-hit pass to Zouma was pounced on by Iwobi early on. Later, he came close with a header. PA
Tomas Soucek – 6 The Czech nearly put his side in danger when an under-hit pass to Zouma was pounced on by Iwobi early on. Later, he came close with a header. PA
Declan Rice – 6 The England international put in a couple of good challenges in the first half when things were messy. After the break, he brought the ball forward more frequently. PA
Declan Rice – 6 The England international put in a couple of good challenges in the first half when things were messy. After the break, he brought the ball forward more frequently. PA
Pablo Fornals – 6 Much livelier after the restart, Fornals started to spring into action, and he put in a decent ball for Bowen’s effort in the box. Action Images
Pablo Fornals – 6 Much livelier after the restart, Fornals started to spring into action, and he put in a decent ball for Bowen’s effort in the box. Action Images
Jarrod Bowen – 6 Another quiet performance. His best chance saw him fire over the bar following good work from Fornals. Reuters
Jarrod Bowen – 6 Another quiet performance. His best chance saw him fire over the bar following good work from Fornals. Reuters
Lucas Paqueta – 5 The former Lyon midfielder had just one opportunity on goal, his looping header unable to trouble Begovic. Getty
Lucas Paqueta – 5 The former Lyon midfielder had just one opportunity on goal, his looping header unable to trouble Begovic. Getty
Michail Antonio – 7 Saw little of the ball in the first half but when he did, Antonio was an imposing danger with darting runs on the break. He had a decent opportunity to put his side on level terms straight after Everton’s goal, but his header went straight at Begovic. Getty
Michail Antonio – 7 Saw little of the ball in the first half but when he did, Antonio was an imposing danger with darting runs on the break. He had a decent opportunity to put his side on level terms straight after Everton’s goal, but his header went straight at Begovic. Getty
SUBS: Maxwel Cornet (Paqueta 62’) – 7 Played in by Rice, Cornet’s pace beat Patterson but his effort couldn’t beat Begovic. Should have capitalised when a long ball caught out Coady. Getty
SUBS: Maxwel Cornet (Paqueta 62’) – 7 Played in by Rice, Cornet’s pace beat Patterson but his effort couldn’t beat Begovic. Should have capitalised when a long ball caught out Coady. Getty
Said Benrahma (Fornals 62’) – 7 Had one of West Ham’s best chances to find an equaliser, but his long-range effort rattled the woodwork. Getty
Said Benrahma (Fornals 62’) – 7 Had one of West Ham’s best chances to find an equaliser, but his long-range effort rattled the woodwork. Getty
Gianluca Scamacca (Antonio 70’) N/A Saw little of the ball, and his quest for his first league goal continues. Booked. Reuters
Gianluca Scamacca (Antonio 70’) N/A Saw little of the ball, and his quest for his first league goal continues. Booked. Reuters
Emerson Palmieri (Cresswell 90+3’) – N/A A late change for the Hammers. PA
Emerson Palmieri (Cresswell 90+3’) – N/A A late change for the Hammers. PA

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will be fit for Saturday's Premier League trip to Southampton after recovering from a thigh injury, manager Frank Lampard said.

Pickford, 28, sustained the injury during the goalless Merseyside derby against Liverpool earlier this month and missed their win against West Ham as well as England's Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany.

"Yes, good news," Lampard told reporters on Thursday when asked if Pickford would be available.

Lampard added Dominic Calvert-Lewin's involvement at St Mary's is under consideration as the striker looks to make his first appearance this season, having sustained a knee injury before Everton's league opener against Chelsea in August.

The 25-year-old, who was initially ruled out for six weeks, scored five league goals in 17 appearances during an injury-hit 2021/22 season.

"With Dominic, we're working to make sure he comes back in the best fitness and strength for us, so we'll see on that one," Lampard said.

"We're always searching for the best way to get Dominic fit and keep him fit, because we know the level of player he is, as he's shown here previously."

Everton are 13th in the league standings with seven points from as many games.

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