Everton received a double blow as news of their failed takeover bid was followed by the collapse of Tanner Tessmann’s proposed move to Inter Milan, putting their summer transfer plans in jeopardy. Sean Dyche’s team managed to salvage some positivity with a spirited comeback against Sligo Rovers, but The Friedkin Group’s decision to pull out of the takeover race cast a shadow over Goodison Park. Despite these setbacks, Everton’s financial situation remains sound, and they are on the verge of securing Jesper Lindstrom on loan.
The club’s summer transfer dealings had initially seemed promising, with two new signings and player departures to address financial concerns arising from last month’s PSR scare. Amadou Onana is set to join Aston Villa for a fee of around £50m, but plans to acquire Tanner Tessmann as his replacement have hit a roadblock. The collapse of the deal between Venezia and Inter means Tessmann will not be moving to Everton on loan, opening the door for other European clubs like Celtic, Brentford, Torino, Parma, and Como to pursue the talented midfielder.
This setback may have dampened Everton’s spirits, but there is still time to regroup and find a suitable replacement for Onana. The club has shown intent in the transfer market this summer, and despite the recent setbacks, they have over a month left in the window to bring in new faces. The disappointment of the failed takeover and Tessmann’s move falling through may have left Everton fans disheartened, but there is still hope for a successful summer transfer window at Goodison Park.
