Everton takeover news - 777 Partners latest, U21s updates, Hugo Ekitike boost
Welcome to our Everton live blog for Friday, September 22.
On Thursday, Sean Dyche confirmed that both he and Director of Football Kevin Thelwell met with prospective owners 777 Partners. Co-founder Josh Wander travelled to Finch Farm this week to meet the Blues boss for the first time.
The 52-year-old confirmed that the face-to-face talks were 'honest' between the respective parties after it was confirmed that the Miami-based investment firm had agreed to take over from Farhad Moshiri.
Elsewhere, the agent of former Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin has described it as a horror spell after injuries ravaged his time on Merseyside.
We will keep you informed on the latest takeover talk throughout the day.
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