Everton may be forced to cash in on midfielder Amadou Onana in the winter transfer window.
The Toffees are struggling financially and are getting £20 million per month from new owners 777 Sports.
Per talkSPORT, the club have to take drastic measures to ensure their books are balanced.
The source states that if the takeover is official by the next couple of weeks, Onana may stay.
If the deal cannot be ironed out by the end of the window, the club will cash in on Onana.
The midfielder is wanted by Manchester United, Chelsea, and other top clubs.