Following the club’s administrative relegation to Ligue 2, John Textor’s days at the helm appear numbered — and his successor may already be lined up. According to RMC Sport, Ares Management — the investment fund that financed much of Textor’s takeover of OL — is preparing to step in and take control.

In the wake of the confirmation of Olympique Lyonnais’ relegation to Ligue 2, the club’s main ultras group, the Bad Gones, have called on owner John Textor to leave the club. Textor’s stock

John Textor said he was 24 hours away from buying Everton but now his French club Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated over their finances after he agreed a deal to offload his shares in Crystal Pal