The Premier League are still yet to give 777 the green light…
Everton’s off-field issues persist despite their Premier League safety, as 777 Partners has not yet received approval for their takeover, leaving the Toffees without alternative options.
News of the Everton takeover
Everton has experienced a season filled with drama off the pitch; they have lost eight points and are now fighting for their lives under Sean Dyche. Ultimately, the former Burnley manager overcame all odds to keep his team in the Premier League, and it’s important to remember that the Toffees would have finished comfortably in the middle of the table if it weren’t for the off-field issues.
Goodison Park supporters would have expected to see 777 in charge by now as well, since Farhad Moshiri first approved a deal back in September. However, delays in the deal were caused by worries about the financial stability of the Miami-based company, and it has now reportedly all but collapsed.
Furthermore, rumours indicate that Everton may face administration, which might turn out to be a surprise benefit for a potential new owner. This is due to the fact that if a buyer were to acquire the team from administrators, Everton’s debts would be paid off by insolvency specialists, allowing the buyer to reduce their spending and debt.
The next concern is who will step up to take 777’s place. The Daily Mail claims that the two prospective buyers who might ultimately save Everton are Andy Bell, who is based in Merseyside, and Goerge Downing, who is based in MSP Sports Capital.
Naturally, Everton had already taken out a loan from MSP Sports Capital to finance the construction of their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, and they could now increase their investment even further. Meanwhile, it’s said that Bell and Downing are prepared to buy a share in the team by forgiving the millions of dollars in outstanding loans.
Everton must find a solution to their takeover crisis.
In one way or another, Everton needs to see their takeover nightmare end with 777 Partners in order to move on and form a new alliance with Bell and Downing or MSP. The 777 story has gone on for far too long.
With former agent and baseball franchise owner Jeff Moorad at the top of the table and the most impressive credentials of the two new options, it is MSP. Currently, Moorad owns shares in the F1 team of McLaren, the Danish team Brondby, the German team Augsburg, and the Portuguese team Estoril. He has, to put it simply, been there and done it.
Whether it’s Bell and Downing or MSP, there’s no denying the enormity of the task at Goodison Park. However, despite everything going on, Dyche’s efforts to keep the Toffees in the Premier League should have a significant impact.
Everton’s new owners, whoever they may be, must make an investment in Dyche’s team in order to give the manager the opportunity to turn things around in Merseyside. The team is in dire need of a fresh start off the pitch. He has amply demonstrated why he is the right person to lead Everton forward.