Everton: Ex-Arsenal chief David Dein in calls to Premier League over 777 Partners takeover.

Former Arsenal chief David Dein has been making regular calls to the Premier League concerning the status of 777 Partners’ takeover of Everton, according to The Athletic.

The newspaper said on its website on Friday (23 February) that Dein, who tipped Farhad Moshiri to take over at Goodison Park has remained in contact with the Premier League to see why 777’s approval process is taking so long.

777 Partners’ buyout has now entered its 23rd week of the anticipated 12-week approval process, with no indication from the Premier League that a decision will be revealed soon, despite Dein’s regular calls to those in charge of England’s top division.

Dein’s interest in the buyout originates from his association with Sir Philip Carter when he and the former Toffees CEO worked together to develop the Premier League.

When will 777 Partners complete its Everton takeover?

Everton supporters must be sick and tired of hearing nothing from the Premier League about 777’s takeover, especially as they continue to be left in the dark over their appeal against their 10-point deduction for PSR breaches.

It feels like the Premier League is battling against the Toffees at the moment, a thought echoed by most supporters inside Goodison Park in recent weeks who have made their feelings known and seen through numerous protests.

Whether or whether Dein’s persistent questioning will help advances things along, it is great to see that individuals with authority in the game are asking questions of the Premier League, with the likes of Jamie Carragher and Jim White voicing their worries.

Hopefully, this increased pressure will finally see supporters get the answers they have been waiting for as it is ludicrous this takeover has been able to rumble on for so long without any genuine answers surfacing from either side.

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