{"id":294988,"date":"2023-10-26T00:24:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T00:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=294988"},"modified":"2023-10-26T00:24:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T00:24:12","slug":"777-partners-could-pay-a-reduced-price-for-everton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/777-partners-could-pay-a-reduced-price-for-everton\/","title":{"rendered":"777 Partners 'could pay a reduced price for Everton'"},"content":{"rendered":"
Prospective new Everton owners 777 Partners are reportedly expected to pay a reduced price for the club if the Toffees receive a points deduction for an alleged breach of the Premier League’s financial rules.<\/p>\n
The US investment firm – who are led by American entrepreneur Josh Wander –\u00a0agreed a \u00a3500million deal to acquire owner Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1 per cent controlling stake\u00a0last month.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, the deal is pending approval by the Premier League and the Financial Conduct Authority\u00a0(FCA), and concerns have been raised regarding the source of 777’s funding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Wander has faced criticism for his background in the insurance industry and there are perceptions that his multi-club ownership group – which includes the likes of Standard Liege and Hertha Berlin – prioritise profit over their teams identity and traditions.<\/p>\n
Everton’s case over an alleged breach of profitability and sustainability rules is currently being heard by an independent commission after they posted staggering financial losses of almost \u00a3372m over a three-year period. This is more than \u00a3250m above what the Premier League’s guidelines permits.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Prospective Everton owners 777 Partners reportedly could pay a reduced price for the club if the Toffees receive a points deduction (pictured – 777’s managing partner Josh Wander)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Farhad Moshiri agreed a deal to sell Everton to the US investment firm back in September<\/p>\n
Mail Sport had reported on Wednesday how the top flight is pushing for a huge poitns deduction – potentially as much as 12 points – if they are found guilty, meaning Sean Dyche’s side could be plunged into near-certainties for relegation on minus points.<\/p>\n
And, according to The Times, the result of the commission’s hearing – which is expected soon – is likely to impact upon Everton’s prospective takeover.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The report states the American investment firm have contingency plans in place in case the club is deducted points and also if they are relegated as a result.<\/p>\n
All potential repercussions of the case have been factored into the \u00a3500m deal agreed last month between 777 and Moshiri and will affect the final price paid for the club.<\/p>\n
777 have reportedly been informed the club could face a heavy fine, a transfer embargo or a points deduction if found guilty.<\/p>\n
As a result, the takeover is strongly performance-related and any of those sanctions, coupled with a relegation, would result in 777 paying less than the original \u00a3500m outlined.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
In regards to the case, if Everton are found guilty, the Premier League is likely to suggest the most punitive option which is a points deduction of up to 12, but mitigating factors could reduce this.<\/p>\n
Any deduction might not necessarily come into place this season, with the timing of any punishment at the discretion of the commission.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Everton’s case over an alleged breach of profitability and sustainability rules is currently being heard by an independent commission and they could be deducted as many as 12 points<\/p>\n
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777 have contingency plans in case Everton are deducted points and also if they are relegated (pictured – Wander (right centre with cap) and co-founder Steven Pasko (left centre with cap))<\/p>\n
The more realistic punishment might be a lower points deduction, with some of those possibly suspended.<\/p>\n
Mail Sport <\/span>understands Burnley and especially Leeds – who were all been narrowly relegated in the last two seasons, with Everton escaping the drop – have pressured the Premier League to issue a strong punishment.<\/p>\n Everton have strongly insisted in the past that they are not guilty of the alleged financial breaches.\u00a0<\/p>\n The club, which is in mourning following the passing of chairman Bill Kenwright, did not comment on Wednesday, nor did the Premier League.\u00a0<\/p>\n