Take over talk again
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Hmm. The hack claims he 'revealed' this at the start of the month (1 April), but if you click on the link he's clearly re-edited that original article very significantly. I remember very clearly that he actually reported that the prospective buyer was supposed to be Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. Now the identity of the bidder 'is a closely guarded secret' and it's all gone vague, which is hardly a sign he's genuinely building a credible story. A weird little tale.
Is this prince ludicrously rich? Will he buy us all the best players?
The Prince who was originally mentioned is one of the 40 richest people in the world, but seeing as he vowed a while ago to give most of his money away for good causes it seems unlikely he's getting into football.
According to its sister paper is the President of the UAE
How are we not a good cause? C'mon Prince Oilrichtribesman!
As far as football goes, I think bankrolling Liverpool to our first title in getting on for 3 decades is a very, very good cause.
I may be biased.
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Mansour, who is a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family, has helped put City on the map with his money and Liverpool could follow suit by restoring themselves as one of Europe’s elite with an influx of cash behind them.
Reports emerged earlier this month that Liverpool were in talks over a takeover but the identity of the bidder is not yet known.
The Daily Star suggest Sheikh Khalifa, the president of the United Arab Emirates, is the bidder but at this stage their identity remains a secret.
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http://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...ge-700m-Middle-Eastern-takeover-deal-LFC-News
Mansour, who is a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family, has helped put City on the map with his money and Liverpool could follow suit by restoring themselves as one of Europe’s elite with an influx of cash behind them.
Reports emerged earlier this month that Liverpool were in talks over a takeover but the identity of the bidder is not yet known.
The Daily Star suggest Sheikh Khalifa, the president of the United Arab Emirates, is the bidder but at this stage their identity remains a secret.
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http://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...ge-700m-Middle-Eastern-takeover-deal-LFC-News
Much more reliable source below (than the Desmond owning gutter trash, of the Star and Express)
Liverpool being lined up for £700m Middle Eastern takeover by ‘secret’ Sheikh billionaire
Lee Thomas-Mason for Metro.co.ukTuesday 19 Apr 2016 7:48 am
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John W. Henry is the current Liverpool owner. (Picture: Getty)
Liverpool have become the latest Premier League club to be targeted by a Middle Eastern billionaire eyeing a £700m takeover, according to reports.
Despite the Merseyside club having established an aspect of stability under current owner John W. Henry and his American sports investment company Fenway Sports Group, a mystery bidder, thought to be from the United Arab Emirates, is confident of landing a mega deal.
A number of Europe’s leading football clubs have successfully overseen a takeover from wealthy Arab owners, most notably Manchester City who are already owned by Sheikh Mansour, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family.
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Sheikh Khalifa thought to be the man interested in buying Liverpool (Picture: Getty)
Sheikh Mansour’s wealthier half-brother, Sheikh Khalifa, who is the current president of the United Arab Emirates and is rumoured to be worth in excess of £30bn, is thought to be the man behind a supposed Liverpool takeover, according to the Daily Star.
‘There is no Premier League rule in terms of relations owning different clubs,’ A Premier League spokesperson confirmed during the exclusive.
Liverpool are thought to be worth an estimated £650m after Fenway Sports purchased the club from previous owners Tom Hicks and George N. Gillett, Jr. for £300m in October 2010.
Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2016/04/19/liver...-by-secret-billionaire-5825910/#ixzz46GneXxH6
Liverpool being lined up for £700m Middle Eastern takeover by ‘secret’ Sheikh billionaire
Lee Thomas-Mason for Metro.co.ukTuesday 19 Apr 2016 7:48 am
1k
mce-anchor
John W. Henry is the current Liverpool owner. (Picture: Getty)
Liverpool have become the latest Premier League club to be targeted by a Middle Eastern billionaire eyeing a £700m takeover, according to reports.
Despite the Merseyside club having established an aspect of stability under current owner John W. Henry and his American sports investment company Fenway Sports Group, a mystery bidder, thought to be from the United Arab Emirates, is confident of landing a mega deal.
A number of Europe’s leading football clubs have successfully overseen a takeover from wealthy Arab owners, most notably Manchester City who are already owned by Sheikh Mansour, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family.
mce-anchor
Sheikh Khalifa thought to be the man interested in buying Liverpool (Picture: Getty)
Sheikh Mansour’s wealthier half-brother, Sheikh Khalifa, who is the current president of the United Arab Emirates and is rumoured to be worth in excess of £30bn, is thought to be the man behind a supposed Liverpool takeover, according to the Daily Star.
‘There is no Premier League rule in terms of relations owning different clubs,’ A Premier League spokesperson confirmed during the exclusive.
Liverpool are thought to be worth an estimated £650m after Fenway Sports purchased the club from previous owners Tom Hicks and George N. Gillett, Jr. for £300m in October 2010.
Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2016/04/19/liver...-by-secret-billionaire-5825910/#ixzz46GneXxH6
The Metro is about as reliable a source as a toilet cubicle wall
I've met some thoroughly interesting people via cubicle numbers.
It's like last time: the twit in the Star reports it, then the other tabloids copy it as 'according to reports'. It's one source.
On a sidenote, DIC (who 'lost' out to Gillett and Hicks) is reportedly closing down
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