Liebherr family behind Saints bid

Published : 06 Jul 2009 14:20:33

Southampton Football Club is on the verge of being taken over by a member of one of Europe's biggest business dynasties, reports BBC Radio Solent. A member of the family behind the Swiss-based Liebherr Holdings group is closing in on a purchase at St Mary's. The bid has not come, as reported, from siblings Isolde and Willi Leibherr, or their Leibherr Group company. Administrator Mark Fry said: "Although you're never sure a buyer won't pull out, I'm more confident of a sale." Befor.... read more