777 Partners ‘problem’ has now put Everton takeover in serious jeopardy

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Everton may be in the midst of a takeover, but have far more pressing matters to focus on as the games pour in thick and fast.

Having brushed aside Nottingham Forest on the weekend, claiming another impressive victory on the road, attention now turns to Goodison Park, which will play host to both Newcastle United and Chelsea in the space of four days.

It marks a huge opportunity to get their home form back on track, given they have treated such a staunch support to just a sole win at the Old Lady this campaign.

However, whilst Sean Dyche prepares his men for battle, there is still plenty going on behind the scenes.

The Bramley-Moore Dock stadium is still making huge strides towards completion, whilst 777 Partners battle to ratify their proposed takeover.

Journalist Paul Brown has now offered a worrying claim on the latter though, telling GIVEMESPORT: ‘I’m hearing that 777 Partners are now unlikely to pass the Premier League’s fit and proper person test. They say they’ve submitted all the relevant documents, but my sources tell me that there is a problem.

‘You have to remember that there are also multiple very serious lawsuits going through the US courts right now involving this company. The question to ask is, does anybody really believe that the Premier League wants to run the risk of passing these guys only for a US court to deliver a verdict against 777 Partners in one of these cases?’

Which clubs do 777 Partners own?

One of the outstanding benefits that being brought into the 777 Partners is the multi-club model they already boast, which spans all across Europe and even into other continents too.

Given the recent Premier League vote that sanctioned trading with those under the same umbrella, it could prove profitable for the English side that currently resides in the most lucrative league.

Should Everton end up under the ownership of the Miami-based firm, they would gain access to the likes of Sevilla from Spain, Genoa of Italy, Hertha Berlin in Germany, Standard Liege of Belgium and Red Star of France.

However, and perhaps more excitingly, the likes of Vasco da Gama and Melbourne Victory offer a foothold in both Brazilian and Australian markets too.

This could prove extremely profitable, in cherry-picking the outstanding individuals from far afield and helping them transition and shine in the Premier League.