Continuing discussions between Liverpool and the city council over the club's stadium plans are encouraging, according to mayor Joe Anderson.
The Reds have still to make a decision on whether to press ahead with the £300million-plus proposal to build a new ground in Stanley Park or redevelop Anfield. Choosing the former option is dependent on a multi-million pound naming rights deal being in place while the latter plan requires a number of planning obstacles to be overcome.
A July deadline for a decision has been allowed to slip as talks continue but Anderson is optimistic a decision acceptable to all parties can be reached, and told the Liverpool Echo: "We are pushing for a speedy resolution to the issue of whether the club stays at Anfield or goes to Stanley Park but we are encouraged by the discussions."
He continued: "We are in regular meetings with Liverpool FC and we are working with the club.
"It's frustrating for the local residents and they are my main concern."
Source: PA
