Inside the £800m Everton sale: The moment the Friedkins knew they couldn't meet fans' demands, why absentee owners are confident of deal before end of season - and the signings they still want to make in January

Staff at the club's Liver Building offices and Finch Farm training complex say they had no inkling of the impending statement. Even CEO Angus Kinnear only found out two hours before the announcement.

More to read

BBC Sport

Man City whistleblower to remain in witness protection

Sky Sports

Arteta says conscience clear over time at Man City

Sky Sports

Papers: Man Utd forced into transfer market in January?

Sky Sports

Bowen's late penalty saved as West Ham held by QPR

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany: 'We work hard to become better'

BBC Sport

Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges