The acquisition of EVERTON took a new twist.
According to reports, Michael Dell, 59, has joined a consortium that includes long-time Toffees fans Andy Bell and George Downing in an attempt to buy the club from majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.
The mail claims that Dell, owner of the computer brand of the same name, reinforced the belief that business could be resolved before the start of the new season.
Some have described negotiations as being at an “advanced” stage, while others remain more cautious about a possible agreement.
Other interested parties include venture capital firm MSP Sports Capital.
At age 19, Dell founded Dell Technologies with just $1,000 in the bank.
He said at the time that “technology is about empowering human potential,” which has proven prophetic in the world we live in today.
Some 30 years later, his wealth has soared to around £95 billion, according to Forbes, making him the tenth richest man in the world.
In a tweet pinned to his X account from 2021, he wrote: “I started Dell Technologies 37 years ago with $1,000. Revenues in 1984 were $6 million. Last year’s revenues were $94.2 billion. Impossible is nothing.”
Such great wealth allowed Dell to become a major player in the real estate market.
Houses to die for
Unsurprisingly, Dell, who married Susan Liebermann in 1989 and has four children, has several homes spread across the United States.
Famously, Susan designed the inaugural prom dresses for Jenna and Barbara Bush in 2001, according to Business Insider.
They reportedly reside in Austin, Texas, in a supermansion that features eight bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a tennis court, and indoor and outdoor pools.
The 33,000 square foot home is surrounded by a total of 119 acres and offers incredible views of Lake Austin.
The property is 20 miles from Round Rock, where Dell Technologies is headquartered.
Just a few miles away, Dell has another mansion called the 6D ranch.
The land is used by family and friends for recreational hunting, which allowed Dell to receive a $1 million farm tax break.
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Excavations on the East Coast
Not satisfied with his luxurious accommodations in the Lone Star State, Dell expanded his property portfolio to the East Coast.
In 2014, he paid £100.47 million for a Manhattan penthouse on Billionaire’s Row.
The purchase made it the most expensive house in the city at the time.
Found at One57, a 1,000-foot tower on West 57th Street, it has six bedrooms.
There are also several smart kitchens built into its 11,000 square feet.
Sitting atop the Park Hyatt New York, residents can also take advantage of the five-star hotel’s dining and catering services, as well as panoramic views of Central Park.
Three years after spending a lot of money in the Big Apple, Dell turned his attention to Boston.
He paid £32 million for a 7,200 sq ft unit at the exclusive Four Seasons Private Residences One Dalton Street.
The tallest residential building in New England, it is just over an hour away by plane.
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In fact, Dell can get there in its own $50 million Gulfstream V jet.
Typically, they accommodate 12 passengers and four crew.
American billionaire Mark Cuban also owns one, while Steve Jobs received a Gulfstream V as compensation from Apple in 2000.
Vacations House
Like many Americans, Dell loves taking vacations in the US.
For this, he can count on his surprising complex in Hawaii.
Nicknamed the ‘Raptor Residence’ because it looks like something out of Jurassic Park, it is unknown how much he paid for the house,
But it is located oceanfront, spanning 4.3 acres in the exclusive gated community of Kukio, located on the Kona Coast of the Big Island.
Dell’s neighbor is reportedly former Wells Fargo chairman Paul Hazen.
Premier League sides deducted points and others at risk
Nottingham Forest
Four points deducted during the 2023-24 season for breaching the Premier League spending limit by £34.563m. The appeal was rejected and the decision was upheld.
Everton
The initial 10-point deduction for Premier League breaches in 2021-22 has been reduced to six points on appeal. Two more points were deducted later in the 2023-24 season. He appealed, but it was withdrawn after Prem survived.
Sheffield United
They have received a two-point deduction for their finances during the 2022-23 EFL season. Will start 2024-25 Championship season with -2 points after Prem relegation.
OTHERS WHO MAY FACE PUNISHMENT…
City of Manchester
The Etihad club emphatically denies the 115 allegations made against them in February 2023. The Commission’s lengthy case is scheduled to begin in October or November, but a final decision is not expected until March or April 2025.
Chelsea
Blues bosses have exposed illicit payments made to agents and others during the Roman Abramovich era. Fined £8.6m by Uefa but still not charged by the Prem despite an ongoing investigation.
Leicester
The Foxes breached Prem PSR loss limits last season but did not have to report their 2022-23 accounts until this month due to relegation. This delays the schedule and means they are likely to face a Prem points deduction for the 2024-25 season upon their return to the top flight.
Everton (again)
The Toffees are once again at risk of breaching PSR rules and are racing against time to raise funds and balance the books. This could not only lead to another indictment, but also to the administration. This would lead to an automatic nine-point deduction for the 2024/25 season.
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Recent reports have suggested that Dell could become a trillionaire by 2033.
Expect more luxurious property purchases alongside the Everton acquisition.
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