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The club is now considering using that plot for a new training academy for coaches, if it can secure the finances once their stadium plans have been finalised.
The Everton board has been approached with a number of sites since the collapse of the Kings Dock project in February, 2003.
Other options include land at Switch Island and a site in Speke.
A spokeswoman for Knowsley council said: "The council understands Kirkby is one of a number of options being considered by Everton FC at this stage."
Liverpool Council is keen to ensure the club stays in the city and officials are sure to be busy working behind the scenes to try to match any deals offered by its neighbouring local authority.
The club has still not officially committed itself to leaving Goodison Park, its home since 1892, but will make a formal announcement this summer.
Officials insist it is still considering plans for redeveloping the current ground or ground-sharing with Liverpool FC, although these are both now highly unlikely options.
Late last year, chief executive Keith Wyness was in talks with financial experts about funding a 50,000-capacity stadium costing around £125m.
Everton's financial position has improved in the past 12 months, giving Mr Wyness renewed confidence that a new stadium is again a valid option.
In November, Everton announced the best financial results in the club's 127-year history. Turnover rose by 34% from £44.7m last year to £60m.
Everton secured a place in the Deloitte and Touche top 20 world club rich-list for the first time, and finishing fourth in the Premiership brought a greater slice of prize money, with greater revenue from live televised games.
Profit after player trading showed a turnaround of £38.9m, from a loss of £15.4m to a profit of £23.5m.
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