Keith Wyness, the former chief of Everton, has disclosed that two American parties are ready to disrupt the takeover deal with 777 Partners. In an interview on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old, who was the CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009 and now operates a football consultancy for elite clubs, expressed his belief that a hijack of the takeover is imminent.
The Miami-based investors, 777 Partners, had agreed to a £500 million takeover with Toffees chairman Farhad Moshiri back in September. However, they are still waiting for the nod from the Premier League to finalize the deal, with growing concerns about their ability to secure funding.
According to Football Insider, 777 Partners are gearing up for crucial discussions with the Premier League as the takeover reaches its final stages. Wyness is convinced that the Everton takeover will indeed be disrupted, citing the involvement of two major American sporting groups. However, he also noted that it may be difficult for other potential buyers to engage with Everton at this time due to 777 Partners’ exclusive agreement.
In light of the ongoing saga, it has been suggested that the Everton case has tarnished the integrity of the Premier League, with a 12-point deduction now being anticipated.
