The conclusion of any deal to invest in Everton, or takeover the club, is not expected before the end of the season.
Speculation has intensified in recent days amid some claims an agreement could be finalised this week. MSP Sports Capital and 777 Partners are among the organisations understood to be vying for influence at the club, though the precise terms of any negotiations are unclear.
The ECHO has previously reported that MSP appeared to have emerged as frontrunners and the New York-based investment firm has now signed an exclusivity agreement with majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri. Several leading figures were present at Goodison Park when Everton hosted Southampton in January.
