Neville Southall has already said what Everton’s next owners must do after Friedkin Group red flag

Connor O'Neill argues that any prospective new owners of Everton must follow Neville Southall's demand to restore high ambition to the club. The piece follows confirmation that The Friedkin Group (TFG) is open to a full sale of the Blues, ending a tenure marked by growing supporter frustration and perceived absentee leadership despite stabilizing the club's finances and overseeing the stadium move.

O'Neill highlights manager David Moyes' lack of communication with Dan Friedkin, as well as a strained transfer window, as key indicators of dysfunction. Recalling Southall's previous remarks to the Liverpool Echo, the writer emphasizes that whoever buys Everton must match the club's status, refuse to settle for mediocrity, and actively invest in the squad.