Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is in talks with Indian backers to take over at the club, according to The Mirror.
The 66-year-old is reportedly speaking with the Mumbai-based Jain Group.
The company has a portfolio of property and energy businesses and now wants to expand to England.
Toffees boss David Moyes has brought in few players to Goodison Park in recent years due to a lack of money.
Kenwright would be expected to stay on at the club in some capacity should a deal be struck.