Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool agree sale to Boston Red Sox owners New England Sports Ventures
Boston Red Sox owners set to seal takeover at crisis clubHicks and Gillett battle to stay in power amid boardroom rowLiverpool legend Carragher backs 'good deal for the club'Despairing fans told deal will boost investment on the pitchBut just who is new man John William Henry II? Read more here...Crisis club Liverpool have agreed to sell up to US company New England Sports Ventures in a £300million deal that is set to end of the reign of Tom Hicks and George Gillett.[LNB]The move is now subject to Premier League approval andthe resolution of an incredible board row that could see the takeover sealed in court.[LNB]Co-owners Hicks and Gillett are opposed to the sale but the three other board members - Martin Broughton, Christian Purslow and Ian Ayre - are taking legal action over whether they can force through the deal.[LNB]The Premier League later revealed that the deal could go through as early as Friday, with potential billionaire new owner John Henry already mapping out fresh stadium plans and investment for player transfers.[LNB] Changing times: Liverpool are set to come under new ownership[LNB] Broughton attacks Hicks and Gillett over attempt to block takeover dealSo, just who is John William Henry ll... the man set to take control of Liverpool?Reds could escape points deduction if duo's company hits administrationTakeover timeline: Six tumultuous years behind the scenes at AnfieldLIVERPOOL FC
