After crashing out of the UEFA Cup and drawing 2-2 to an anemic Newcastle squad in the same week, Everton boss David Moyes and his squad are currently find themselves hanging by a thread in the league race. With a paper thin lineup and little

cash the spend in January, the forecast appears to be extremely bleak going forward. But things could be changing at Everton. It appears the club could be calling themselves Manchester City II before you know it!

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A Middle Eastern consortium have emerged as the favourites to purchase
Everton and are preparing to make an official bid within the next fortnight but an Indian investor has also registered his interest. (The Times)

Now THIS is the type of news a club wants to hear! While it still appears to be in the early stage, the news of a potential sale to a rich Middle Eastern consortium could be just the type of news Everton need to get back in the race.

What do Everton supporters think of the news? Have you heard anything about an official bid coming next week?

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