Premier League strugglers Everton are close to being sold to Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners.
The takeover will bring to an end the tumultuous tenure of owner Farhad Moshiri, who first invested in 2016.
A source close to Moshiri said Everton have sought investment for a while, but the deal is not yet complete.
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Sean Dyche's side lie 18th in the league after picking up just one point from their opening four games so far this season.
