MSP Sports Capital is considering revisiting the idea of acquiring Everton as the 777 Partners deal is on the brink of collapse. Sean Dyche emphasises the difficulties of player recruitment without external investment in contemporary football. If a takeover does not materialise, Everton may have to resort to internal player recruitment this summer.

Sean Dyche has acknowledged that if Everton's takeover does not proceed, the club will need to rely on internal solutions for player recruitment this summer.

MSP Sports Capital could potentially revive their interest in acquiring Everton, as the planned takeover by 777 Partners faces collapse. The ECHO understands that MSP is assessing the feasibility of a takeover after the proposed deal with 777 Partners encountered serious hurdles, with the Miami-based private investment firm still awaiting Premier League approval nearly eight months after agreeing to purchase majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri's stake in the club.

Dyche commented on the situation, stating, "If the takeover doesn’t happen, or a takeover, then it will probably be juggling dust, not sand. I think that’s fair, because who knows then? You are having to self-generate everything then, I would imagine, because it’s not like there is a pile of cash anywhere so you’ve got to self-generate."

He highlighted the challenges of player recruitment without external investment, stressing the need to effectively replace departing players. Dyche also discussed the evolving demands of modern football, where success is expected immediately.

In the absence of a takeover, Everton would face the challenge of self-generating resources for player acquisitions, relying on internal development amidst the competitive Premier League landscape. Dyche emphasized the rarity of young players ready for top-flight football, underscoring the complexities of managing a club without substantial external backing.