Premier League strugglers Everton are close to being sold to 777 Partners, BBC Sport understands.
The financially-stricken Toffees resumed discussions with the Miami-based investment firm after talks with MSP Sports Capital collapsed in August.
The takeover will bring to an end the tumultuous tenure of owner Farhad Moshiri, who first invested in 2016.
A source close to Moshiri said Everton have sought investment for a while, but the deal is not yet complete.
Sean Dyche's side lie 18th in the league after picking up just one point from their opening three games so far this season.