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    Everton confirm 777 Partners’ takeover has COLLAPSED leaving club on brink of going bust

    EVERTON have confirmed that 777 Partners’ proposed takeover of the club has collapsed.It leaves the Toffees in danger of going into administration if owner Farhad Moshiri cannot find another buyer.Everton confirmed 777 Partners will not be buying the clubCredit: AlamyOwner Farhad Moshiri needs to find a new buyer or the club could go into administrationCredit: GettyManager Sean Dyche will see several of his best players sold as they desperately attempt to raise cashCredit: Getty777 Partners’ proposed takeover was worth £500m and they have already pumped in £200m to keep the club afloat.But Premier League chiefs refused to ratify their takeover agreement over worries the Miami-based company did not have the cash to meet its obligations after US insurance giant A-Cap cut ties with them.And the company were then hit with legal actions in the US and Europe.An Everton statement confirmed the takeover is dead, saying: “The agreement between 777 Partners and Blue Heaven Holdings Limited for the sale and purchase of the majority shareholding in the Club expired today. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The Club’s Board of Directors recognises the considerable level of financial support 777 Partners has provided the Club over recent months and would like to take this opportunity to thank them for this.”The Club will continue to operate as usual, while it works with Blue Heaven Holdings to assess all options for the Club’s future ownership.”The Board of Directors would like to thank everyone connected to Everton for their patience over recent months and reiterate its commitment to providing further updates when it is appropriate to do so through the Club’s official communication channels.”Everton’s financial problems saw them slapped with a points deduction last campaign – but they still managed to avoid relegation.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEVERTON’S BEST PLAYERS SET TO LEAVEBy Jack Rosser
    ESTIMATED fees for Everton’s biggest stars:

    Jarrad Branthwaite £75m
    Amadou Onana £45m
    Vitaliy Mykolenko £35m
    Jordan Pickford £20m
    Dominic Calvert-Lewin  £20m
    James Garner £18m
    Dwight McNeil £18m
    Beto £18m
    James Tarkowski £12m

    Going into administration will see the club automatically docked nine points next season.The club’s total current debt is at a reported £583m amid the building of their new £760m Bramley Moore Dock stadium.The mess Everton are in explainedAround £200m is also needed to complete the ground.Every Everton player is currently up for sell as the club in crisis desperately tries to raise funds.The end of the club’s financial year is June 30, giving Moshiri only 16 days to sell players to start balancing the books.The likes of Jordan Pickford, Jarrad Branthwaite, Amadou Onana, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are all attracting interest.England centre-back Branthwaite is wanted by Manchester United and striker Calvert-Lewin is into the final year of his deal at Goodison Park and could be signed in a cut-price deal by Newcastle.Meanwhile, Crystal Palace shareholder and American billionaire John Textor could enter the race to buy Everton.He has expressed his interest in a takeover after declaring he is ready to sell his 45 per cent stake in the Eagles.Building work continues at the Bramley-Moore Dock StadiumCredit: GettyEverton are set to move in for the 2025/26 seasonCredit: EPAJarrad Branthwaite could be signed by Man Utd in a cut-price dealCredit: GettyJordan Pickford could also be offloadedCredit: Getty More

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    Everton takeover group have clubs seized in TWO countries in further blow to Toffees’ sale hopes

    WANNABE Everton owners 777 Partners suffered a double blow as they were booted out of Brazilian AND Belgian football.The investment firm’s two figureheads, Josh Wander and Steve Pasko, got axed from the 777  board earlier this week.Everton have suffered another blow in its search for new ownershipCredit: GettyAnd within hours of a Brazilian court suspending their ownership of Rio-based Vasco da Gama and calling for an independent examination of their accounts, 777’s stake in Standard Liege was seized by the Belgian judiciary.It follows allegations of money still owed from their takeover in 2022.Toffees owner Farhad Moshiri refuses to give up on the sale, despite 777’s failure to meet Prem chiefs’ financial demands.Everton did cement their spot in the Premier League with games to spare.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThis came despite being docked points on two occasions throughout the campaign.The club was docked 10 points before getting four back after an appeal.However, there was another two-point penalty for another breach of profit and sustainability rules.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEverton withdrew their appeal on the second deduction following after securing their Premier League status.Most read in FootballOff the pitch, there are still problems for the club especially in terms of building their new one.What is FFP? How Financial Fair Play is affecting Man Utd and Arsenal in January transfer windowThe construction of the Bramley Moore Dock Stadium is yet to be completed.The club hopes it will be ready for the 2025-26 campaign but have failed to secure the funds for its next stage of development.Everton will finish their Premier League campaign with a trip to Arsenal. More

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    Man City ready to offer £10m for England U17 goalkeeper transfer in huge FFP boost to Everton

    MANCHESTER CITY are ready to move for Everton’s young keeper Douglas Lukjanciks — and could pay as much as £10million for him.England Under-17 cap Lukjanciks has been chased by several clubs but City are keen to land him this summer.Douglass Lukjanciks is a £10million target for Man CityCredit: GettyThe deal would help the Toffees keep their Financial Fair Play numbers in check as Lukjanciks is home-grown and that is significant in the calculations.City want a young keeper to groom for the top.They sold several others in recent years who never played for the club.There could even be an exchange deal with City sending a young homegrown player to Everton as the two outfits thrash out the package.Read more transfer newsAccording to reports, Man City could face competition from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.Lukjanciks has dual nationality thanks to his Latvian heritage, which means he would count as a domestic player in all other major European leagues.He reportedly finishes school in the summer, and is expected to sign scholar terms with Sean Dyche’s side.Tottenham, Aston Villa and Marseille are also said to be keeping close tabs on the teen wonderkid.Most read in FootballLukjanciks is regarded as one of England’s most promising keepers and plays above his age group.Most of his appearances have come in the youth team, during the Under-18 Premier League campaign.David Beckham fires stern warning to Man Utd flops ahead of FA Cup final against Man CityIt is believed Everton see him as being a future No1 at the club in years to come.Currently, the Merseyside giants boast Jordan Pickford, Joao Virginia, Andy Lonergan, and Billy Crellin as their keeper options for the first team.While Fraser Barnsley and Dylan Graham are the U21 options.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS More

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    Everton out to beat Newcastle to German midfielder Merlin Rohl as they prepare to sell Amadou Onana in £50m transfer

    EVERTON lead the race for German midfielder Merlin Rohl as they look for extra magic.The Toffees have been to see the Freiburg player, 21.Merlin Rohl has impressed for Freiburg in the BundesligaCredit: GettyEverton could cash in on Amadou OnanaCredit: GettyNewcastle and Crystal Palace are also on Rohl’s trail — but Everton seem to be at the front of the queue.Rohl is a key part of the Bundesliga side who have done well at home and in Europe, where their Europa League campaign was ended by West Ham.Goodison chiefs hope to sell Amadou Onana overseas for big money to balance their books, possibly picking up a fee in excess of £50million.Rohl is similar to Onana in size and style and a player on the rise for both club and country.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe came from the lower divisions in Germany and has played for his country at all levels up to the Under-21s.And Rohl would only cost about £12m.There could also be interest in Toffees winger Dwight McNeil after a strong finish to the campaign, so the club are aware of the need for new faces.Meanwhile American baseball guru Kevin Malone is in England, ready to make a rescue move for Everton.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMalone ran the LA Dodgers for many years and is head of a consortium who will step in if problems continue with current bidders 777 Partners.Everton drew 1-1 at Luton Town on Friday night.Arne Slot to make 3 key changes at LiverpoolThe Toffees went ahead from the penalty spot as Dominic Calvert-Lewin made no mistake following a foul on Jarrad Branthwaite at a set piece.Sean Dyche’s side were pegged back on the half hour mark after a brilliant finish by Elijah Adebayo.Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Man Utd could seal cut-price Jarrad Branthwaite transfer if they move quickly amid Everton financial woes

    EVERTON may need to sell Merseyside derby hero Jarrad Branthwaite before June 30 to beat another financial rap.Sean Dyche would love the centre-back, 21, to stick around for another season at least.Jarrad Branthwaite is Everton’s most valuable assetCredit: GettySean Dyche has led Everton to safetyCredit: AlamyBut the club’s precarious position off the pitch makes it likely they will need to cash in on Branthwaite — even if the long-awaited takeover by 777 Partners goes ahead.Manchester United are favourites to sign Branthwaite and will exploit Everton’s desperate need for cash before this season officially ends in June to force down their £80million valuation.The Toffees have already been docked a total of eight points for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules during the last two assessment periods.Selling Branthwaite before June 30 would ease pressure on the next set of accounts.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEverton are heavily in debt and are relying on 777 for funds to avoid entering administration.Branthwaite scored the first goal in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Liverpool that just about guaranteed survival — and torpedoed the Reds’ title bid.Toffees chiefs would prefer to sell other players such as midfielder Amadou Onana, 22.But the reality is that Branthwaite is their most bankable asset and they have little room for manoeuvre.Most read in FootballSpeaking after today’s win, Sean Dyche said: “I’m incredibly pleased and proud. They are a group of players who have had knocks all season.”Four out of five clean sheets and wins, with all the mounting noise after the Chelsea game, is incredible. The mentality of the players is fantastic. I’m super pleased and very proud.Watch Wayne Rooney go full Roy Keane live on Sky Sports in angry rant that would make Man Utd hardman proud”It has been an exhausting week for many reasons, with highs from the big win on Wednesday. The emotion that goes into that, I wondered how the players would respond.”With our xG, we have been questioned about how many times we haven’t won games. It has paid us back [now].”They [the players] have had a massive week. There is a lot of pressure and intensity on the week and [whether] you can do it again. In the second half, we controlled the game pretty well.”Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
    Jamie Carragher – Sacked
    “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
    Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
    “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
    Louis Saha – On the fence
    “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
    Alan Shearer – Sacked
    “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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    Jamie Carragher delivers brutal Liverpool admission after shocking display to lose Merseyside derby to Everton

    JAMIE CARRAGHER claims Liverpool’s title dream has been punch sunk by an “unacceptable” loss at Everton.The Anfield legend reckons the Reds must take the “end” of their glory bid “on the chin” following a dire derby display at Goodison Park. Mo Salah was slated by Jamie Carragher for his display at EvertonCredit: GettyJamie Carragher didn’t hold back on what defeat means for LiverpoolCredit: PAAnd he blasted boss Jurgen Klopp’s tactics, as well as claiming Liverpool ran out of ideas with more than 30 minutes left at 2-0 down.Defeat via Jarrad Branthwaite’s opener and a Dominic Calvert-Lewin header left Liverpool three points off Premier League leaders Arsenal.It also means the Reds are just a point clear of third-placed Manchester City, who have two games in hand.Carragher told Sky Sports: “This is the end of the title run for Liverpool. It almost feels like the end.READ MORE TOP STORIES”Tonight is Everton’s night, you have to take it on the chin.”The ex-England defender added: “They played into Everton’s hands. The way Liverpool started was really naive, poor, giving silly fouls away.”They got into the game but the chance (Darwin) Nunez misses before half time is unforgivable at this level. That’s not acceptable at this level.”Yet the pundit believes the Reds should have turned the game around after the break – before Calvert-Lewin killed them off on 58 minutes.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERCarra said: “I thought Liverpool were in control at the start of the second half. And if they got one, they would go on and get two.”Then Mo Salah gave the ball away. He has looked a shadow of himself for a lot of this season but especially since he’s come back from injury.Most dramatic Premier League’s final days”He is Liverpool’s legend, superstar, one of the all time greats. But he has been so far off it.”And as soon as it went 2-0 Liverpool ran out of ideas.”Reds’ skipper Virgil van Dijk was almost as brutal with his verdict.The Dutch centre-back, 32, said: “[We’re] Disappointed in so many ways.”I think everyone has to look in the mirror and look at their own performance and ask if they really gave everything? Do they really want to win the league?”Obviously we’re fighting and we still have games after tonight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But if we play like we did overall today, not winning challenges and giving the ref the opportunity to give a free-kick like he did many, many times, then we have no chance to win the title.”It’s a tough one and obviously we had to play much better against a side who are fighting relegation.”Virgil van Dijk admitted Liverpool’s display was direCredit: Alamy More

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    Jamie Carragher warns Man Utd and Arsenal off transfer for Everton star as he says ‘I don’t know what he is’

    JAMIE CARRAGHER has warned Arsenal and Manchester United to steer clear of trying to sign Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.Onana, 22, has long been linked with an exit from Goodison, with the Gunners coming close to a bid in January.Carragher has warned both Arsenal and Utd chiefs against signing the Everton starCredit: RexAmadou Onana has not proven enough to be a big Premier League signing, says Liverpool legendCredit: RexErik Ten Hag’s side considered a move for the Belgium international last year, while Chelsea also disclosed their interest.The Toffees’ valuation of over £50million eventually prevented talks from going further with all three clubs.As a result of Everton’s well-documented financial issues, highly-rated players such as Onana are looked at as ideal sale income.But despite some brilliant performances last season, which helped Everton remain in the Premier League, Carragher is not convinced by Onana.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSCarragher stressed that it would be a mistake for top clubs to sign him after Everton’s humiliating 6-0 defeat at Chelsea on Monday.He told Sky Sports: “I must say this, Onana is a player who Everton may have to sell with the situation that they find themselves in financially.”He came in with a huge reputation. Frank Lampard brought him in, he looks the part, did really well for Belgium at Wembley and there was talk of him going to other big clubs.”But I don’t see it. I haven’t since he’s been there.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”I don’t know what he is. Is he a holding midfield player? Does he get forward? Does he get involved?”The only thing I have seen him do is try to lift the crowd, that is all I ever see him do when he plays for Everton.”Onana was withdrawn at halftime by manager Sean Dyche after the team conceded four goals in the first half, with Cole Palmer securing Chelsea’s fastest ever hat-trick inside 28 minutes.Onana has made 32 appearances in all competitions for Everton this season, scoring three goals and making one assist.Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson spotted arguing with Blues team-mate after 6-0 Everton thumping as penalty row rages onThe club’s ongoing financial difficulties – which has seen them twice deducted points – may once again force them to make significant player sales this summer.Defender Jarrad Branthwaite – who was removed through injury at Stamford Bridge – has been heavily linked with a transfer to United.But Red Devils fans have urged their club to abandon a move for the England international, who Everton value at £70m.Dyche’s side currently sit 16th, just two points clear from the drop, with six games remaining.Onana’s Prem stats this season More

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    Dele Alli hailed for opening up on mental health battles as Everton star joins Monday Night Football panel

    FANS hailed Dele Alli for opening up on his mental health battles as he joined the Monday Night Football line-up on Sky Sports. The 28-year-old Everton midfielder bravely opened up about his childhood trauma including being abused and selling drugs during an interview with Gary Neville last July.Dele Alli opened up on in a brave interview with Gary Neville but has been injured sinceCredit: GettyThe star was a guest on Sky Sports’ Monday Night FootballCredit: Sky SportsThe ex-MK Dons and Tottenham ace also revealed that he went to rehab for a sleeping pill addiction as he heartbreakingly broke down in tears.Everton fans unveiled a flag at Goodison Park as the football community quickly rallied to support the former England international.Dele, who has been sidelined with a muscle injury all season, has now revealed how much he was surprised by the reaction to his tell-all interview.Speaking on Sky Sports’ MNF alongside host David Jones and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher ahead of Everton’s trip to Chelsea, he said: “I’m doing really well, it’s been nearly a year now.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“I’m feeling good, obviously injured which is disappointing. I think when I did that interview that I’d said it was the best I’d felt at that time, obviously coming out of rehab and getting ready to be back playing.“It’s been tough but it’s a journey I’ve been on and I’m enjoying it and just waiting to get back now.“The reaction and support that I got was obviously overwhelming. It was amazing to see how many people that did help and I’m definitely very proud of it.”Dele last played for Besiktas in February 2023 while on loan from Everton.Most read in FootballHe has only made 13 appearances since swapping Tottenham for Merseyside in January 2022.Dele’s contract runs until June 2025 and he admits he is “excited” for next season already as he targets a return to first-team action after injury.Eric Dier says he ‘has lots of regrets’ and admits to being ‘disappointed he didn’t do more’ to help Dele AlliHe added: “It’s been a long journey with the injury, a lot of ups and downs, but it’s something that I’ve learned a lot from and helped me grow even more as a person.“I’ll forever be thankful to have this opportunity to really get to know myself.“I think the pain of the injury is something I can really channel to really motivate me.“Obviously, after the interview people were asking when me I was coming back to football thinking I was just taking a break, but it is just an injury.“It’s one I’m hopefully getting to the end of – I can see the light and I’m excited.”His career in numbers:
    MK Dons – 2011/15
    88 apps 24 goals
    Tottenham – 2015/22
    269 apps 67 goals
    Everton – 2022-
    13 apps 0 goals
    Besiktas – (loan 2022/23)
    15 apps 3 goals
    England
    37 caps 3 goals

    After seeing how upbeat the ace was tonight, fans soon jumped on social media to hail Dele.One wrote: “Not optimistic, but how lovely would it be to see Dele back playing regularly again next season.”“Seeing Dele Alli on #MNF talking about his mental health, I really do think he’s showing money isn’t everything,” declared another.A third commented: “Nice to see our boy dele on Monday night football. Be nice to see him play again after all he has been through.”As a fourth said: “Ahhh, Dele Alli on Monday Night Football… still love the guy.”Fans loved seeing the ace with a smile back on his faceCredit: GettyMeanwhile, Everton will save £10m through Dele’s appearance on Monday Night Football.In doing so, he will save his club from having to pay Tottenham a fee as part of his January 2022 move.Alli joined Everton two years ago on a free transfer with a series of appearance-based add-ons.As part of the deal, Everton would have to pay Spurs £10million if Alli made 20 Premier League appearances.READ MORE SUN STORIESWith Everton having just seven matches remaining this term and Alli’s contract expiring in the summer, his appearance on Sky Sports means he cannot end the campaign with any more than 19 league appearances for the club.As a result, he will save Sean Dyche’s side £10m. More