Everton FC Rescue in Balance With 777 in $452 Million Loan Talks
- Miami-based 777 held talks with investor Blue Owl Capital
- 777 has asked for more time to complete the takeover
Fans arrive outside the stadium prior to an Everton FC match in Liverpool.
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Investment firm 777 Partners has held last-minute talks to help fund its takeover of the Premier League’s Everton FC, according to people familiar with the matter.
Miami-based 777 held talks with private markets investor Blue Owl Capital Inc. about arranging a £360 million ($452 million) loan tied to the club’s new stadium, said the people, who asked to not be identified because the details aren’t public.