Louis Saha Calls Everton an Attractive Investment Opportunity

Everton's ownership plans have surprised former striker Louis Saha, who believes the Premier League club remains an attractive investment despite The Friedkin Group exploring a potential sale. The former France international questioned the timing of the move, announced on October 9, 2026, less than 22 months after the Texas-based group acquired the club from Farhad Moshiri.

The Friedkin Group has been considering new investment options, including the possible sale of a controlling interest. Saha, who joined Everton during David Moyes' first spell as manager in 2008, said the ownership development was unexpected given the club's progress and new stadium.

Saha scored 35 goals in 115 appearances for Everton, including a goal after just 25 seconds in the 2009 FA Cup final. During his three full seasons at Goodison Park, he played for teams that finished fifth, eighth and seventh in the Premier League.

Assessing the ownership situation, Saha said he had expected the club's progress to attract further financial backing.

"I'm extremely surprised that the Everton owners want to sell. I thought that the momentum was good because since David Moyes arrived, they have had the chance to play in a beautiful stadium." Saha said.

The former striker argued that the club had a clear direction but had not received the squad investment he expected. He also pointed to shortcomings in transfer-market support for Moyes, while noting the manager's ability to work with a smaller group of players.

"There is a big vision and it seemed like the investment would follow but it hasn't. David Moyes was left short in the transfer market, he does work well with a smaller squad, but he needed more back-up in certain positions." Saha said.

Despite his concerns about the ownership decision, Saha did not expect the uncertainty to affect Everton's performances on the field. However, he questioned what the proposed sale signaled about the club's leadership.

"I don't think the disruption will harm them on the pitch, but I'm really surprised by the owners, it's not a great sign." Saha said.

Saha also maintained that Everton could appeal to prospective buyers because of their stadium, established place in the Premier League and substantial supporter base. Those factors, he argued, give the club a strong foundation for future investment.

"Everton are a great investment opportunity." Saha said.

He highlighted the club's long-standing presence in England's top division and the attention generated by its supporters and rivalries as factors that could interest investors.

"It's a great stadium, a great place to be in the Premier League. They've been there for many, many years, so it's quite a stable club." Saha said.

The former Everton forward, who founded the social network Axis Stars after retiring from professional football, also pointed to the commercial potential associated with the club's following and its rivalries.

"There are so many aspects when you have such a fanbase and a rivalry that always attracts a lot of attention. So, there is definitely material there to think about in terms of investment." Saha said.

He added that Premier League clubs could offer substantial investment potential but said the circumstances surrounding Everton's situation remained difficult for him to understand.

"The trajectory of any club in the Premier League could be an enormous opportunity. But I still wonder about the reasons why this has happened, when you have such a position or a strong position, it's very strange timing." Saha said.