Everton have remained tight-lipped over suggestions they have been targeted for a surprise takeover bid - just days after Farhad Moshiri reaffirmed his commitment to the club.
Peter Kenyon is fronting a consortium that wants to buy Everton and initial talks have already taken place, according to a new report.
On Tuesday evening, the Telegraph claimed former Manchester United and Chelsea CEO Kenyon is spearheading a group that includes the chief executive of Minneapolis-based Talon Real Estate, Maciek Kaminski, and American businessman John Thornton. The consortium is believed to be taking advice from US law firm Weil, Gotshal and Manges along with investment specialist Michael Klein.