Everton: Questions emerge for Farhad Moshiri and Josh Wander after takeover silence broken
Farhad Moshiri and Josh Wander provided “no meaningful answers” with their latest comments regarding the takeover situation at Everton, according to The Esk.
Writing on his personal Twitter account (16 October), the journalist again questioned if 777 Partners are the right people to take the Toffees forward.
It comes on the back of Moshiri reiterating his support of the American investment fund in an interview with Sky Sports [15 October], while Wander defended 777’s handling of other clubs in its portfolio.
The Esk posted: “The latest comments by Moshiri & Josh Wander provide no meaningful answers as to why 777 represent the best future owner for Everton, why their flat multiclub model benefits Everton & how they provide the £ & managerial resources uniquely required by #EFC as a result of years of mismanagement.”
Warning signs
We have now moved into the stage in takeover proceedings in which 777, and specifically Wander, have entered charm offensive mode.
While it is no bad thing hearing more and more from the prospective new buyers – they also recently penned an open letter on the club’s website – words will not be enough to ease the fears of some supporters.
Wander can defend 777’s handling of other clubs all he wants, but ultimately, supporters of Hertha Berlin and Standard Liege have warned Everton fans that if they play with fire, they will get burned.
There are still serious questions with regards to the source of 777’s money, and exactly how they will not just help with the day-to-day running of the club, but also help finance transfer deals.
The Premier League may yet reject the approach, but it is looking more and more likely that this is a takeover that will go through.
In that case, it will not be long until we can see exactly what Everton have got themselves involved in.
In other Everton news, a pundit has claimed that the Toffees have a player in their squad that “every team in the world” would want.