Moshiri's financial situation has deteriorated in a large part because of the huge investment in the club's new stadium which, at a conservative estimate, will cost PS500 million. The team will relocate to an impressive venue on Liverpool's docks at the start of next season and the venue is being regarded as a beacon of hope during a turbulent period on and off the pitch.

'I would stay at Goodison forever'Textor, however, says that given the choice he would rather Everton stayed at Goodison Park, referencing the match in which the team fought off relegation under Frank Lampard with a comeback win over Palace in May 2022.

"I remember as an owner of Crystal Palace watching them have one of the best games they've had in a long time under Patrick Vieira against Everton," said Textor.

"We were 2-0 up but then Everton came out and turned it around.

"People were running all over the stadium and I was sat just above the dugout. I was thinking, 'what a weird stadium, what a weird layout... but what a beautiful stadium'. It's like going to Fenway Park where you have a big pole in front of you. You can't see the field but it's what's beautiful about it.