I've never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin - Moyes

What the report says

Everton manager David Moyes said he has never met or spoken directly with club owner Dan Friedkin since returning to the role in January 2025, according to BBC Sport Football. The remarks came ahead of Everton’s Premier League match against Manchester United and added to questions about how the club is being run after Friedkin’s takeover was completed in December 2024.

BBC Sport reported that Friedkin, who heads The Friedkin Group from Houston and also owns AS Roma, has not attended a home game since taking control. Moyes said his main contact is chief executive Angus Kinnear, with Friedkin’s son-in-law Rishi Majithia acting as the next point of contact in the ownership structure. The article said scrutiny intensified during the summer transfer window amid uncertainty over who is making key decisions.

The report also highlighted supporter anger over transfer activity. Everton initially accepted a bid from Nottingham Forest for Harrison Armstrong before pulling out, while striker Beto was sold to Fiorentina on deadline day without a replacement in place. A proposed move for Monaco forward Folarin Balogun also collapsed late on. Everton ended the window with a reduced senior squad, prompting concern about depth in several positions.

Moyes said he remained committed to the club and acknowledged there was still work to do behind the scenes as the new owners settle in. More broadly, the situation underlines the challenges facing Everton as they try to stabilize football operations and reconnect ownership, management and supporters.