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Bill Kenwright has been told he will have a major part to play in Everton’s transfer dealings this summer.

The Blues chairman sold part of his shareholding to help pave the way for the arrival of Iranian billionaire Farhad Moshiri last month.

Moshiri has purchased a 49.9% stake at Goodison to become the club’s biggest single shareholder and has vowed to provide funds in the transfer market.

Roberto Martinez has spoken about the Blues being able to work in an “expanded” area for signings this summer but has yet to sit down with Moshiri and finalise his targets and budget.

Some estimates says Martinez could be given as much as £150m to play with.

But the Everton boss says Kenwright will be a key presence in those discussions as the club look to recruit the players capable to mounting a top four challenge next season.

“Our chairman is the perfect conductor for that,” Martinez said.

“But we are in the final third of the season and all that matters is the day to day and making sure we are as ready and prepared as we can be for every game we’ve got and then we will have enough time to sit down and see what we can do in the summer.”