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Everton have confirmed that owner Farhad Moshiri is speaking to other bidders over the sale of the club in the event of the proposed takeover by 777 Partners falling through.

The US investment firm has been given until the end of the month to try to conclude its purchase of the club or the agreement expires.

In a letter to Everton’s Fan Advisory Board, the club’s interim CEO Colin Chong wrote: “The club has confirmed that plans are also in place to progress alternative scenarios

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