Dubai International to make bid for Liverpool FC

[Danish_Pastry]

... and in the middle of that, you find a Mascherano, who two years ago did play for a club, where he was one of the assets sold off before doom-time, and now he is joining the same owners wagelist again. He must have his thoughts abt. that.

[wishiwasascouser]

I spotted an extremely interesting post regarding G&H and DIC on RAWK a few moments ago but it seems to of vanished..!

[Shaggy]

I spotted an extremely interesting post regarding G&H and DIC on RAWK a few moments ago but it seems to of vanished..!

What did it say mate?

[wishiwasascouser]

What did it say mate?

From memory, G&H have people in Anfield reporting the feelings amongst the crowd,an email got sent to the owners saying the crowd had "calmed down,and its OK now" , this then strengthened Hicks hand with regards to the negotions with DIC.Also something about the stadium plans just being a smokescreen , again to get more from DIC.It was a very long post but they were the main points.

[Alpha]

From memory, G&H have people in Anfield reporting the feelings amongst the crowd,an email got sent to the owners saying the crowd had "calmed down,and its OK now" , this then strengthened Hicks hand with regards to the negotions with DIC.Also something about the stadium plans just being a smokescreen , again to get more from DIC.It was a very long post but they were the main points.

Was it paraphrasing this?

http://www.est1892.co.uk/forums/show...postcount=5023

[wishiwasascouser]

Was it paraphrasing this?

http://www.est1892.co.uk/forums/show...postcount=5023

Thats exactly it...sorry everyone!!

[AFII]

The whole thing really is a mess. Gillett want out but can't sell, Hicks says **** off to everyone that want to buy him out. The stadium is a smokescreen. We will sign up Masch but he may be off in the summer anyway together with Rafa and a few other players. We won't be able to pay off our interest but in the end everything will sort itself out.

Gillett and Hicks will be gone and DIC or the supporter group will take over.

[wishiwasascouser]

Sorry mate, my poor grammar. I wasnt having a go at you. It just gets to me this OOTers thing. Fans like you shouldnt have to justify your support because your not from Liverpool.

No problem, I don't post on any other LFC forums so haven't been personally insulted, and if so it would go over my head.
If this fans take over starts to become serious alot of money will be coming from oots/oocs, and maybe that will show the people with problems we do love the club aswell!

[MascheredUp]

"Javier Mascherano’s £17.1 million permanent move to Liverpool should be ratified in the next couple of days, while Dubai International Capital are preparing to step up their attempt to buy Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. Contrary to Hicks’s public protestations, informal talks have taken place"

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/liverpool/article3292943.ece

[AFII]

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai's bid to divide Liverpool FC's owners

Feb 2 2008

DUBAI-BASED consortium DIC was last night set to join forces with Liverpool FC co-owner George Gillett in a bid to buy out his partner Tom Hicks.

Events could move forward within a matter of days, with figures close to the club anxious to see a rapid conclusion to what is seen as a damaging distraction at a crucial time in the season.

Relations between Gillett and Hicks are at an all time low, with Gillett remaining silent, but understood to be privately furious with his partner’s unsanctioned public statements over club affairs.

Gillett originally brokered the deal to buy Liverpool, but was forced to bring the significantly wealthier Hicks on board to be able to afford the buy-out.

Now, with the first anniversary of the takeover looming next week, relations have soured between the two men to such a degree that Gillett’s son Foster, who moved to Liverpool to represent the Americans and work alongside club chief executive Rick Parry, returned to the US 3½ weeks ago, and has not been seen at the club since.

The Daily Post understands that Foster Gillett and his wife have no plans to return to the city, despite having recently bought a £1m home in Woolton. The final twist of the knife for George Gillett came when Hicks went public last month with their approach in November to Jurgen Klinsmann as a possible replacement for beleaguered manager Rafael Benitez.

DIC (Dubai International Capital), led by Sameer Al Ansari whose £4,500 a share offer for Liverpool last year was trumped when Hicks helped Gillett to bankroll a successful £5,000 a share offer, are known to be keen to test the resolution of the Americans with a new offer.

Hicks has stated repeatedly that he has no intention of selling in the short term. It is believed he sees the potential to sell the club for well over £1bn in 2012, if the 70,000 seater stadium plan is delivered.

But Gillett is equally determined to hang on to his interest in the club, seeing the whole takeover as his deal, with Hicks merely providing the financial clout to make it happen.

With relations between the pair at such a low ebb, insiders doubt whether both of them can remain as co-owners. The Dubai proposal would allow Gillett to carry forward his plans, while allowing Hicks an exit-strategy with a healthy profit on his 12 months investment.

One source close to the negotiations told the Daily Post last night: “Discussions are still ongoing with DIC. They would be happy to take Hicks out and work with Gillett, or they would be happy to take both of them out.

“But DIC doesn’t want to pay Hicks a huge premium. The key is to get a deal done within days rather than weeks.

“All this has been a huge distraction at the club. Hicks insists on valuing the club at £1bn because he includes the valuation after the stadium is in place, yet it is not even built and doesn’t even have planning permission for the 70,000 seats.”

Hicks has matched Gillett’s £20m personal investment in the club following last week’s £350m refinancing deal, and is likely to be offered double that sum by the Dubai consortium to walk away.

No-one for DIC was available to comment last night while Mr Gillett’s office declined to discuss the matter.

Liverpool FC had no comment to make on the issue.

But a spokesman for Tom Hicks told the Daily Post he remained determined to stay at Liverpool FC.

He said: “As we have said previously and repeatedly, Liverpool Football Club is not for sale.

“Mr Hicks has been very clear in terms of the club not being for sale and that has not changed in any way, shape or form.”

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/...4375-20427567/

[Jazzmaster]

Although this turmoil is incredibly bad for the club, the twists and turns of the story are truly fascinating. Business at that level must be quite exhilarating at times - just wish they werent doing it at LFC.

Hicks will sell at the right price given the option - he's not stupid and knows that the majority of the fans and board want him out. At this point he's just hanging in for the pay off anyway. Let him take his profit and fup off.

[dww]

But is his 'right price' one anyone else is willing to pay?

[paulcooper4]

But is his 'right price' one anyone else is willing to pay?

Greedy fat parasite cunt was looking for a billion the other week

after paying 240 million only a year ago, and we are really 4 times the club now arent we. The fat cunt. Made up he read that ****in e-mail i sent him the fat greasy ****

[Jazzmaster]

But is his 'right price' one anyone else is willing to pay?

Sure it is. If there was no realistic deal in the ether, there wouldnt be any talks taking place.

[Jazzmaster]

****ing good news, that.

Yep. And a welcome distraction from thinking about how poor we are on the pitch.