Everton takeover news: 777 partners 'delay' predicted as 'lengthy investigation' could be launched

Everton continue to be at the centre of plenty of speculation around a takeover by Miami-based 777 Partners.

It has been widely reported since Monday that the multi-club investors have been in discussions with Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri over a deal to take control of the Goodison Park club. The group already have a number of football clubs in their portfolio, including Sevilla, Genoa, Hertha Berlin and Standard Liege.

The Miami-based firm have been linked with the Blues since the beginning of the year, holding talks with Moshiri and his representatives before the Everton owner eventually went with MSP Sports Capital. However, the talks were resumed after New York-based MSP Sports Capital ended its exclusivity agreement with Moshiri last month.

And with takeover talk in mind, we have taken a look at what the national media are reporting amid the speculation around the deal.

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'Takeover in doubt'

Andy Hunter of the Guardian reports: "Everton’s potential takeover by 777 Partners is also in doubt, although the club has secured a £100m loan to help fund the construction of their new stadium from MSP Sports Capital."

The report then adds: "Whether Moshiri or 777 Partners will be in charge of Everton at that point remains to be seen. The two parties are in advanced talks over a takeover but there is uncertainty over whether 777, a Miami-based firm that majority owns five clubs, has the funds to buy out Moshiri and finalise the stadium project. As well as the £100m loan from MSP Sports Capital, Everton also have a loan facility with Cheshire-based Rights and Media Funding