Everton Way widened to make room for fans' memories

The paved walkway, which is made up of engraved granite stones that celebrate Evertonians’ births, marriages, anniversaries and loved one

More fans will be able to cement their place in history at Everton's new stadium, the club has announced.

The paved walkway at Bramley-Moore Dock, which is made up of engraved granite stones that celebrate Evertonians’ births, marriages, anniversaries and loved ones, will be widened along the entire length of the south stand.

The move came following "overwhelming demand from supporters eager to be included", the club said.

The original plan for Everton Way included a comprehensive history of the club which will now become a separate feature close to the path.

The club’s Giants would also be represented by large granite stones, laid in and among the supporters’ own personalised stones, Everton said.

"We have carefully curated a range of stones for fans to buy and personalise, whether that’s to commemorate your support for Everton, celebrate births, marriages or anniversaries, or as tributes to friends or family," the club said.

"A wide range of sizes, designs and locations are available, including the opportunity to have your stone located next to a club legend, or within the Prince Rupert’s Tower."

Debt financing proposal

Everton was offered a loan of up to £150m by a private equity firm specialising in 'distressed debt' to help finance the completion of the club's new stadium.

New York-based GDA Luma Capital presented a debt financing proposal to provide stability amid the backdrop of the takeover uncertainty, with discussions ongoing, as first reported by Bloomberg.

The offer is subject to due diligence and BBC Sport understands it is a straightforward loan and there is no trigger for equity in the club or being involved in the takeover process.

Everton has declined to comment.

In December, the club said the 52,888-capacity stadium remains on schedule to be completed by the end of 2024 and for the move from Goodison Park to be made by the start of the 2025-26 campaign.