Two of Oldham Athletic's sponsors say they will cut ties with the club if convicted rapist Ched Evans is signed.
Craig Verling, a director of Verlin Rainwater Solutions which sponsors a stand at Boundary Park, said: "The club know our stance and that is if they sign or allow Ched Evans to train we will be out of the door."
Mecca Bingo also says it will end its association with the club if the move takes place.
Evans is believed to have held fresh talks with the side, who insisted in December they would not offer him a contract or a chance to train.
Thousands of people have signed a petition against him potentially joining the club.
The letter to Oldham chairman Simon Corney - which has attracted more than 20,000 signatures since Sunday - came as the club prepared to stage a news conference today.
Now a local newspaper reports that Mr Corney is "wavering" as a result of the backlash, and the decision hangs in the balance.
Manager Lee Johnson told reporters that the decision was for the board, adding: "Whatever the board decides I will be a part of."
Evans was released from prison in October after serving two-and-a-half years of a five-year sentence for rape.
He still protests his innocence. Oldham have yet to comment.
Evans had an offer to train with former club Sheffield United retracted in November following a backlash.
Tranmere and Hartlepool have also rejected the opportunity to sign him.
The PFA has said it will support Evans continuing his football career.
News of Oldham's interest has prompted a lively debate on fan forums.
Oldham have previously signed a player convicted of a criminal offence.
Lee Hughes, who served three years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving, played for the club after his release in 2007.
The shadow minister for sport Clive Efford said: "The FA should act for the good of the game and not accept the registration of Ched Evans."
Greater Manchester's Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Lloyd, said: "Ched Evans is a convicted rapist and, whilst I strongly believe in the principle of rehabilitation, it will send out entirely the wrong message if they offer him a contract."
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