Speaking to the Liverpool Post, council leader Warren Bradley said he is still working on a plan for a joint stadium.

The revelation came after opposition leader Joe Anderson urged the ruling group to make a last-ditch effort to stop Everton going to Kirkby by enabling the redevelopment of Goodison Park.

Bradley also revealed that the ruling group was opposing Everton's move to Kirkby on planning grounds.

Liverpool FC has planning permission for a new 61,000 stadium in Stanley Park but no work has started yet.

Fans have strongly opposed any joint stadium proposals.