Livingston have lurched closer to administration after admitting they are unlikely to be able to pay rent arrears of £280,000 by Tuesday's deadline.
The news was delivered to West Lothian Council on Thursday by Livi chairman Angelo Massone, who instead offered an enhanced payment plan to the landlord.
Club chairman Angelo Massone refused to comment other than to tell BBC Scotland that "discussions are ongoing".
Livi had staved off the threat of court action on Monday by paying £10,000.
The local authority had threatened to take action should that regular payment not arrive.
Massone has consistently insisted that Livingston would meet the deadline for the payment in full - £280,000 plus VAT - due to the council for use of Almondvale Stadium.
A secure future for senior football at Livingston remains our priority
West Lothian Council
However, BBC Scotland understands that he has now told the council that this is unlikely to be the case.
A council spokesman would only confirm: "Confidential discussions have taken place with Livingston FC this morning.
"We previously agreed a deadline of 30 June with the club by which time we have asked them to provide evidence that they can meet all other outstanding obligations to the council.
"A secure future for senior football at Livingston remains our priority."
Livingston this week sold striker Leigh Griffiths to First Division rivals Dundee for £125,000.
But they have other creditors awaiting payment, including Scottish Power, which only last week cut off the electricity at the stadium after a bill of £32,000 was left unpaid.
Thursday's meeting with the council was also attended by former Dumbarton owner Neil Rankine, who has been holding talks with Massone about a possible involvement in the club.
Former Cowdenbeath chairman Gordon McDougall had talks with the Livi chairman two weeks ago.
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