Textor made a series of remarks in an interview on Sky Sports outlining his plans for the club.
The Crystal Palace shareholder suggested he is in the process of selling his stake at the Selhurst Park to pursue a deal with Farhad Moshiri.
But senior figures at Goodison Park are understood to be baffled by many of Textor’s statements and felt compelled to clarify the club’s position.
Interim chief executive Colin Chong said: “The club is aware of the comments made by John Textor in relation to the purchase of the club.
“While positive conversations and progress continues to be made with Mr Textor to formalise any deal with him there remains some work to be done to complete the transaction.
“Accordingly, the comments made by Mr Textor merely represent his personal view on club matters. Everyone at the club is staying focused on providing the best support possible to Sean [Dyche] and the squad as we head into the weekend’s fixture.
“The club will provide updates in respect of new investment when there is material news to communicate to supporters and other stakeholders and this will be done through official channels.”
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***Telegraph Sport reports:***
Everton have moved to distance themselves from [claims from club bidder John Textor that he is close to buying the club](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/09/11/john-textor-everton-bid-tottenham-stadium-farhad-moshiri/).
Textor made a series of remarks in an interview on Sky Sports outlining his plans for the club.
The Crystal Palace shareholder suggested he is in the process of selling his stake at the Selhurst Park to pursue a deal with Farhad Moshiri.
But senior figures at Goodison Park are understood to be baffled by many of Textor’s statements and felt compelled to clarify the club’s position.
Interim chief executive Colin Chong said: “The club is aware of the comments made by John Textor in relation to the purchase of the club.
“While positive conversations and progress continues to be made with Mr Textor to formalise any deal with him there remains some work to be done to complete the transaction.
“Accordingly, the comments made by Mr Textor merely represent his personal view on club matters. Everyone at the club is staying focused on providing the best support possible to Sean [Dyche] and the squad as we head into the weekend’s fixture.
“The club will provide updates in respect of new investment when there is material news to communicate to supporters and other stakeholders and this will be done through official channels.”
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