Everton provided further £30m by 777 Partners

Shamoon Hafez, BBC Sport

Everton have been provided a further £30m in funding from prospective owners 777 Partners, taking the total loan from the American investment firm to £180m.

The company agreed to purchase owner Farhad Moshiri’s 94% stake in September, but are will awaiting approval of the takeover from the Premier League.

777 were aiming to complete the deal before Christmas but checks remain ongoing and they are hopeful of a resolution this month.

Everton’s appeal hearing over their 10-point deduction began this week and an outcome should be revealed by mid-February.