Everton FC is drawing takeover interest from a SPAC co-led by George Soros’ nephew, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports.
LAMF Global Ventures I has held preliminary talks with the English Premier League football club about a deal, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.
A spokesman for Everton declined to comment, while a representatives for Los Angeles-based LAMF couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
LAMF is led by Jeffrey Soros and Simon Horsman, both Los Angeles-based producers. It counts veteran football dealmaker and former Everton director, Keith Harris, as a senior adviser. Read more.
