Everton are pursuing “alternative scenarios” with regards to the club’s future ownership, according to a letter sent to the team’s fan advisory board. 777 Partners agreed to buy owner Farhard Moshiri’s 94% stake in September but there is increasing uncertainty over the takeover after the Miami-based investment firm called in restructuring experts in an attempt to save business.

The ownership of Everton is to be decided by the current owner Farhad Moshiri and not by the Premier League, says Richard Masters.

Richard Masters has said the Premier League has been clear with 777 Partners over the conditions it must meet to complete a takeover of Everton

The future of Everton will be decided by owner Farhad Moshiri and not the Premier League, according to the English top-flight's chief executive, as uncertainty over a proposed takeover increases.Premier League chief executive Richard Masters was appearing in front of a parliamentary committee on new football governance legislation on Tuesday and asked why 777's takeover had not yet been rejected by the league.

The future ownership of Everton will be decided by current owner Farhad Moshiri and not by the Premier League, says the English top flight's chief executive Richard Masters. 777 Partners agreed to buy Moshiri's 94% stake in September but there is increasing uncertainty over the takeover amid concerning developments around the Miami-based firm.