One of the parties linked with a potential investment into Everton has come under scrutiny in Germany, according to reports.
Miami-based 777 Partners have been linked with the Toffees and a taking a stake in the club since the start of the year, with the US firm understood to have had discussions with Everton owner Farhad Moshiri and his representatives.
Talks have been ongoing between Moshiri and a number of interested parties as the Everton owner seeks to recapitalise the business and clinch the final tranche of funding for the 52,888-seater stadium development at Bramley-Moore Dock, with another US fund, MSP Sports Capital, understood to be the frontrunners should any deal materialise.
