Former Premier League footballer Dean Windass is involved in bankruptcy proceedings.
Tax officials have said the ex-Hull City player owes them more than £150,000.
A specialist judge has overseen a preliminary Bankruptcy Court hearing in London. Mr Windass did not attend court but was represented by a barrister.
His lawyers said Mr Windass, 47, was trying to find a solution and another hearing is scheduled for December.
The Hull-born striker made more than 600 appearances and scored more than 200 goals in an 18-year career.
He played for more than half a dozen clubs, including Hull City, Bradford City, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United and Aberdeen.