Everton’s takeover has been a long and drawn-out process, with 777 Partners seemingly closing in on assuming total control over one of England’s finest footballing institutions.
Having visited a number of games now, Josh Wander’s interest in the club is well-documented, with the media more than happy to lap up his presence at Farhad Moshiri’s side.
However, even if a deal has been struck between the two, it is still a process far from finished.
After all, they still await the results of the Premier League’s ownership test, put in place to ensure those who assume control of top teams.
However, reports are suggesting that the Miami-based firm have taken a huge step towards that goal, with The Times suggesting that the Football Association have given their blessing for Wander and Steve Pasko, his co-founder, to become club directors should the takeover go through.
It was noted that it would take up to 12 weeks to come to a conclusion on the owner’s tests, but this show of faith could make a huge step in the right direction towards gaining control.
What other clubs do 777 Partners own?
Seeking to make Everton the jewel in their multi-club model, they already boast a unique portfolio spanning across Europe, Australia and South America.
For the former, already 777 Partners are the proud owners of Italian side Genoa, Spanish giants Sevilla, German outfit Hertha Berlin as well the Belgian Standard Liege.
They even boast the fourth-oldest side in French football, Red Star FC, in their roster, alongside the Australian side Melbourne Victory and Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.
As a varied group, the Toffees are undoubtedly the largest club of the group, and therefore could benefit from the links they might earn by being brought into the fold.
However, what fans will be delighted to see is their bank balance, with a reported net worth of $12bn ($39.63bn). At the very least, if they are to be taken over, they will hopefully get to see their mass debt erased in order to turn the club into a well-oiled business once again.
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