LondoncTypeface:> Everton’s protracted takeover saga has been branded a ‘farce’ by the club’s shareholders’ association as Farhad Moshiri was urged not to sell up to 777 Partners. A deal was agreed for Moshiri to sell his 94% stake to the Miami-based investment firm in September but the Premier League is yet to give its approval to the prospective new owners. Concerns have been raised at the other clubs 777 has been involved with, as fans at Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin and Belgian outfit Standard Liege have held protests against the group’s ownership in recent months. Moshiri said last year 777 are “the right people” to take ownership but Everton Shareholders’ Association feels it is clear the group does not currently meet the requirements to take over the club. A statement on X read: “We are dismayed by the lack of respect being shown to our football club by the largest shareholder Farhad Moshiri, and the Premier League during what seems a never-ending change of ownership process.” (PA Media/Dpa)
