Everton takeover: New buyer prepared to hijack 777 deal’very quickly’ – Wyness

Former Everton manager Keith Wyness has stated that two US-based entities are interested in purchasing the club and that a deal could be completed “very quickly”.

Speaking on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old, who was CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs, insisted that the lengthy 777 Partners takeover process will “hamper” the club in the transfer market

Former Everton manager Keith Wyness has indicated that two US-based groups are interested in owning the club and that a deal could be done “very quickly”.

Speaking on the most recent episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old, who was CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009 and now operates a football consultancy advising elite clubs, maintained that the lengthy 777 Partners acquisition process will “hamper” the club in the transfer market.

Two more firms might seal a’very rapid’ Everton takeover if the 777 deal fails.

However, Wyness suggested that an outside entity with “strong financial credentials” might close a deal “very quickly”.

He told Football Insider’s Insider Track podcast, “This is the ideal time to finalize a takeover.

“You want to be in place and approved before the transfer window opens.

“That’s normally what you try and do. At Villa, the new owners were approved with four weeks left of the window – and it does hamper you.

“Now is a crucial time.

“The rumours are still very strong about two more potential buyers from the US. If they are credible, with strong financial credentials – it could be a very quick process.”