Everton now told of US interest amid concerns over 777 Partners takeover bid

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A number of interested parties in the US are keeping an eye on Everton’s takeover.

That’s according to the Liverpool Echo, who have reported that they could swoop in if 777 Partners fail to take ownership of the Premier League club.

After MSP Sports Capital’s deal to buy Everton collapsed in the summer, 777 Partners quickly agreed their own deal to acquire Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1% stake in the club.

The impending takeover is far from simple however, with the independent commission’s decision relating to the Premier League’s allegations that the club breached the profit and sustainability rules yet to be made.

The purchase price for the Miami-based investment firm will be subject to Everton’s potential punishment, while they will also have to take into consideration the finances required to complete the Toffees’ new stadium, as well as any outstanding debt.

There has been plenty of criticism of 777 Partners and questions raised as to whether they have the finances to fund the takeover, however sources close to the firm remain confident that they will gain the regulatory approval required from the FA, the Premier League and the Financial Conduct Authority.

However, while 777 Partners look increasingly likely to take Moshiri’s place on Merseyside, the Liverpool Echo have claimed that there are other interested parties in the US ‘keeping an eye’ on the situation, in case they get rejected.

Is this a bad move from Everton and 777 Partners?

777 Partners are taking a huge risk in buying Everton with all the financial problems attached to the club.

The Toffees have a good chance at receiving punishment from the Premier League and there has been talk of a potential 12-point deduction, which would see them glued to the bottom of the table if it occurred at the time of writing.

Relegation to the Championship would be disastrous for the new owners, especially given the continued development of the new stadium – one that is far from a Championship ground.

777 Partners seem to be willing to take such a risk though, and the stadium might be just why.

Like the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Everton’s Bramley-Dock development can be seen as a huge money-maker for US investors and could well follow in the London club’s steps in bringing the NFL over to England.

It’s not very promising for Everton fans though, as it doesn’t really seem like they will have the football club in their best interest. Perhaps they will begin to regret calling for Moshiri’s exit.