With Everton seemingly remaining a hugely attractive prospect, it is still startling to see more and more interested parties emerge as the weeks go by.
This marks a huge relief for most fans, who did fear that their financial mess and steady regression would ward off most suitors.
But, instead, Farhad Moshiri’s distressed asset is attracting more attention than ever, and from some of the richest names about too…
Vici Private Finance enters Everton takeover race
The latest comes courtesy of The Times, who just last released a report outlining a fresh suitor to join the list of parties vying to purchase Everton from Moshiri.
Given the unpredictability of the Iranian, showcased throughout his ill-fated tenure on Merseyside, it is simply impossible to guess who of the many interested he will favour.
However, he will certainly be tempted by the consortium mentioned, which has reportedly been discussing a move for months.
It is noted: ‘Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has received a fresh bid to buy the club from a UK-based investor, Vici Private Finance, which is backed by at least two billionaires.
‘The Times understands that Vici initiated discussions with Moshiri and his advisers several months ago and have offered concrete terms within the past week.
‘It involves no borrowed money and is believed that proof of funds of about £1 billion in cash have been shown. External funding is not required, ensuring an agreement could be executed quickly if Moshiri decides to give the group the green light.’
Who is Vici Private Finance?
To fully delve into who Vici Private Finance is, it is worth also outlining what the rest of the report has to say about the company in question: ‘Vici is a newly established UK multi-family office of investment funds that has brought a financial consortium together, supported by two western hemisphere billionaire owner funds and several foundations, including a humanitarian fund.’
Little else is known about them, other than their actual plans for when they come to Everton.
And that enough showcases some element of intent to progress the club forward, with the BBC suggesting talks with local politicians have already begun to forge a plan to further revolutionise the area around their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.
The UK government website states that the nature of their business is twofold: financial services and buying and selling of real estate.
Both ludicrous enterprises, the fact that they have been able to provide a £1bn proof of funds also highlights their desire to come in and plunge huge funds into the Toffees.