ATP SUMMER UPDATE: Castore Deal, The Friedkin Group, & Silly Season Begins

American Toffee Podcast

PRODUCERS NOTE: Hey all, this episode has been republished from yesterday in the hopes of fixing the audio issue that occurred yesterday. If you continue to experience issues, please reach out and let us know. Apologies, and now back to our regularly scheduled programming.... The Power Trio is back for a monster episode! After about a month hiatus, Ryan, Alex, and James are here to discuss the major recent developments in Everton world, of which there have been plenty:

• Insights into the Castore sponsorship deal, the increase in revenue and the potential commercial opportunities at the new stadium.
• The emergence of the Friedkin Group as the new prospective owners of Everton, providing background information on Dan Friedkin and his ownership of AS Roma.
  • Analysis of Roma's performance under the Friedkin Group, their recruitment "strategy", and the potential impact on EFC.
• Potential transfers:
  • Today's official announcement of the arrival of Tim Iroegbunam and a brief scouting report.
  • Jack Harrison's return for a second year on loan.
  • Potential sale of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the need to strengthen other areas of the team.
  • The ongoing transfer saga involving Jared Branthwaite and Manchester United's approach given the financial implications for Everton and the need to meet the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Regulations.
• Lastly, they provide an overview of the club's financial situation and the potential impact of player sales. The episode concludes with a discussion of the positive momentum surrounding Everton, including the potential new ownership and the promising recruitment decisions.

As always, thank you for your support!

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib