After 777 Partners received a last minute extension for repayment of a £160m debt, the proposed takeover Everton is now in added time.
Last month, Moshiri assured supporters the deal was “in the home straight”.
A source with knowledge of the negotiations said that an agreement had been reached over the money owed to the consortium consisting of MSP Capital and Andy Bell, George Downing, and other US-based investment firms. According to a source close to negotiations, the extension was granted for “weeks” and not months. Repayment of the debt will be a requirement of 777’s taking over of the club.
According to documents filed on the Isle of Man, MSP, Bell and Downing have security over the new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock, and a charge for just over half of Moshiri’s 94% stake. The Isle of Man authorities could have chosen to take control of Everton on Monday but have instead given 777 more time.
Some observers have questioned if Everton will end up going into administration due to the length of time that it took 777 to raise money. This would mean that Everton, who have already been docked 8 points for the season, will be penalized even more points and may end up filing for administration.
Everton is appealing their latest two-point penalty after the 6-0 loss to Chelsea on Monday.
In the last two years, the club has had to borrow hundreds and millions of pounds to fund its operations. It is estimated that debts to third party lenders total around £550m.
According to the club’s most recent set of accounts, charges appear to have reached about £438,000 a week. According to Everton’s latest set of accounts the charges appeared to be around £438,000 per week. This is more than three-times the reported wage for England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Everton, as well as a Moshiri spokesperson, declined to comment.