Everton owner Farhad Moshiri insists the club is not for sale.
That is despite reports claiming that the Kaminski family, along with former Chelsea CEO Peter Kenyon, hoping to agree a £500million takeover this month.
"Dear Evertonians," he wrote. "There has been much talk of investment in our football club recently – even takeovers – but I want to clarify that there is no 'for sale' sign currently hanging outside Everton Football Club.
"It will always be pragmatic to explore all potential investment opportunities and, as I have been transparent about, I am focused on completing the financing for our fantastic new stadium as well as strengthening the playing squad and that might include a minority investment. That will continue.
"But I want to reassure all of you that Everton Football Club is not for sale.
"My commitment to the Club remains strong and focused and Kevin Thelwell and the Chairman are currently working hard to bring in new players to improve Frank Lampard's squad.
"There will be new signings and I would ask supporters to judge us at the end of the transfer window – not now – and to listen to official club channels for information."
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