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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter

Everton takeover thrown into fresh doubt as 777 asks for more time

The new Everton stadium being built at Bramley-Moore Dock
One condition reportedly imposed on the deal is that 777 must have funding to finish building the new stadium at Bramley-Moore dock. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Fresh doubt has been raised over 777 Partners’ ability to buy Everton after the Miami-based investment company asked for more time to complete the deal.

The American company had been seeking to close the protracted takeover by the end of this week, with part of a £158m loan to MSP Sports Capital and two local business people, Andy Bell and George Downing, due to be repaid by Monday under conditions set by the Premier League.

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