Everton takeover could prompt major UEFA rule changed wanted by Man United

Manchester United could be set to benefit from Everton's expected takeover due to a potential rule change coming into play.

The Friedkin Group’s acquisition of Everton, which is likely to soon be completed, will see the US company purchase Farhad Moshiri's 94.1 per cent stake in the club and signal a major change for the Toffees.

Dan Friedkin is the individual in charge of this group and is currently the owner of AS Roma, ensuring he will be expanding his footballing empire by adding to his portfolio of clubs. United recently experienced something similar when Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired a stake in the club, having already been in power at Nice and Swiss side Lausanne-Sport.

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Ratcliffe's multi-club approach has seemingly worked in his favour to date, though one sticking point is likely to rear its head this summer due to UEFA rules on trading between clubs owned by the same individual.

The Reds have been blocked from making a move for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo due to Ratcliffe's position of power at the French side. Similar rules were also in play regarding restricting clubs under the same ownership from competing in Europe at the same time, though this has since been lifted.

Of the opinion UEFA could soon soften their stance on player trading connected to multi-club ownership, former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson told Football Insider: "I think it will probably go the other way and you’ll see UEFA bring in rules that accommodate multi-club models in a slightly different way.

“The biggest indicator is the Everton situation. If Friedkin Group feel they can own Roma and Everton, where you don’t have clear distinction between the senior and junior club, you would absolutely think other groups are going to be able to navigate those issues without selling.

“I think it’s more about the timing of Man United and Nice ending up in the same competition, caused by the late qualification by United in the end. I wouldn’t read too much into it more generally.”