Everton chairman Bill Kenwright says he's willing to step aside for the right investor.

"Would I like to be chairman next year with the kind of money in place that David needs? Yes," he told the Daily Express.

"But in no way would that be any kind of obstacle to anyone coming into the club. I do think for anyone looking to invest in a football club, Everton has everything you need.

"Our search goes on. I sort of know why it hasn't happened yet.

"In the main, the economic climate for the last few months means no-one has got the money to invest in football. Right now that is the biggest reason."