Fahad Moshiri has held crisis talks with 777 Partners amid their takeover wrangle.
Everton’s majority shareholder met with the American firm in London as part of efforts to seek clarity over whether they can finalise the ownership bid.
777 are yet to meet the Premier League’s four key stipulations for approval, which centre on whether they can provide sustainable long-term funding.
Moshiri struck a deal with the Josh Wander-led group for his 94.1% share last September yet developments are still no further along nearly eight months on.
More than £200 million in working capital has been provided by 777 to sustain the Blues’ daily operations during their lengthy wait for top-flight ratification.
But doubts over whether the Miami-based vehicle can meet the conditions for approval continue to grow with news of issues across their business portfolio.
The most recent saw their Australian budget airline Bonza enter voluntary administration while 777 stand accused of fraud in a New York district court filing.
It was also alleged on Wednesday that players at Standard Liege, part of their multi-club ownership, are yet to receive their most recent wages.
Moshiri is facing growing calls to abandon his original agreement with the group, with the Everton Shareholders’ Association labelling the saga ‘a farce’.
Following the meeting, Sky Sports News claimed the British-Iranian billionaire has set Saturday’s final home game of the season as a deadline for clarity.
Sean Dyche’s side entertain Sheffield United in their penultimate Goodison Park finale, with the club moving to Bramley-Moore Dock in 12 months’ time.