In the Everton takeover race, due to the numerous contrasting reports, it has become hard to pinpoint who the real favourite is to assume control of the club. After all, there are a number of suitors who have already affirmed their interests, with one Saudi-backed consortium having bid for Everton already. However, of those who are circling around the Toffees, it would be hard to bet against the Evertonian coalition of Andy Bell and George Downing, who have been linked with a swoop for many months now. Simon Jordan, who is a good friend of the latter, has now provided an update on what he thin…