Sunday, January 27, 2008

News from Anfield & LFC

DIC 'still intent' on Liverpool takeover
by Duncan Castles Sunday January 27, 2008 The Observer
Dubai International Capital remain intent on a takeover of Liverpool, regardless of their disappointment with the nature of the £350million refinancing deal with which the club's American owners have secured their immediate tenure there.
For more info go to: source from http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2247768,00.html


Latest News from Liverpool FC South Africa supporters club website:
Exclusive by Chris Bascombe, News of the World
LIVERPOOL are praying a form of Merseyside GBH will come to their rescue — Gillett Backstabbing Hicks.Anfield co-owner George Gillett brought his feud with partner Tom Hicks to the fore by refusing to publicly back a £350million refinancing deal.Gillett signed up to the agreement before the February 5 deadline to protect his own investment — but privately he does not believe holding on to Liverpool is in the Americans' or the club's best interest.His son, Foster, left his office at Melwood two weeks ago and there are no plans for his return.It appeared Hicks had seen off the latest challenge from Dubai International Capital (DIC) by signing a debt-ridden agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland and Wachovia.But takeover talks are continuing, with DIC not walking away as they sense the split between the owners leaves the door open for a £250m bid for the whole club — beginning with a fresh move to buy Hicks' share. For more information go to: http://liverpoolfc.co.za/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1126051643/m/3071021974


BENITEZ WEIGHS UP AIMAR SWOOP
Jan 26 2008 by David Jones, Liverpool Echo
RAFA BENITEZ is weighing up a swoop for Argentinian playmaker Pablo Aimar.
The Liverpool boss is looking into the possibility of signing Aimar from Real Zaragoza after being alerted to his availability.
Benitez has managed Aimar previously when the pair worked together at Valencia – a time which Aimar openly admits was his most productive as a player.
For more information go to: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/01/26/benitez-weighs-up-aimar-swoop-100252-20397224/

Benitez - Masch will stay
Reds boss expects permanent deal
By Peter Fraser Last updated: 25th January 2008 Sky Sports UK
I don't know the exact position now but I talked to Mascherano and he wants to stay.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez believes the sale of Mohamed Sissoko will ensure Javier Mascherano remains at Anfield.
Mascherano is currently on loan on Merseyside and Benitez is desperate to secure the midfielder on a permanent deal during the January transfer window.
The Argentine's temporary deal expires at the end of the season and he could then leave Liverpool with a number of European clubs circling.
However, both Benitez and Mascherano have expressed a desire to extend the 23-year-old's stay and the Reds boss is confident Liverpool owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks will broker a deal.
For more information go to: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_3078150,00.html

Latest Images of Liverpool FC's new stadium
Jan 25 2008 Liverpool Daily Post
Liverpool have announced that Dallas-based architects HKS have been appointed to build their new Stanley Park stadium.
Pictures are at : http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/01/25/picture-gallery-images-of-liverpool-fc-s-new-stadium-64375-20394924/


KOP COMPLETES FINANCING PACKAGE
Paul Eaton 25 January 2008
Kop Football (Holdings) Limited ("Kop"), the owner of Liverpool Football Club (the "Club"), is pleased to announce the successful completion of a £350 million financing package.
In addition it is pleased to announce confirmation of the selection of the architectural firm HKS, Inc. as designer of the Club's new stadium at Stanley Park. The Financing Package Kop has secured a £350 million financing package, led by The Royal Bank of Scotland and Wachovia Bank NA, which replaces previous financing that had been due in February 2008. The new financing will meet all of the Club's current financial needs and includes facilities to support the commencement of construction for the new stadium at Stanley Park and to provide working capital for the Club and future player transfers.
For more information go to: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N158586080125-1442.htm

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Darn, why won't the talk about takeovers die down? As usual, the media hacks are out in full force, but can the fans quiet down as well?
Lets move forward and try to salvage what is left of the SEASON, together.