Source: Team_Talk
Syrian eyes Liverpool takeover
Syrian businessman Yahya Kirdi claims he is in advanced talks to buy Liverpool in a deal that will have "massive implications" for the club.[LNB] Reds co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are reported to be finally willing to sell their stake in the club after hiring Barclays Capital to find new owners.[LNB]A number of potential investors have been linked with a move for the Anfield outfit and now former Syria international Kirdi is ready to end Hicks and Gillett's time on Merseyside.[LNB]Former Celtic player Andy Lynch has been brought in by Kirdi to act as a go-between in the deal and he is hopeful a takeover could be completed soon.[LNB]"Talks are on-going with Tom Hicks and George Gillett and are at an advanced stage," Lynch told the Daily Mirror.[LNB]"The planned buy-out will have massive implications for Liverpool. Liverpool aren't the force they were so this is just what they need.[LNB]"I've been to Anfield on business recently and I'm acting as the go-between in the whole deal.[LNB]"Hopefully it's not too much longer before it's all done and dusted."
