Dubai International to make bid for Liverpool FC

[Pacman]

Merryl Lynch have announced $12 billion quarterly losses when they expected less than $5 billiion

However more interesting Bank Of Wachovia have announced that their quarterly losses are expected to far higher than expected and their CEO is reprting it as the worst situation hes seen in his 30 odd year career in the banking sector

Hicks might have no choice based on this

I really hope DIC can pull this off but I can just imagine Hicks digging his cow boy boots in just to be a ****.

[Harv]

Dubai International Capital insist they will not be affected by the worldwide credit crunch amid speculation they are set to revive their interest in Liverpool.

The Dubai-based investment company are backed by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and they were beaten to the ownership of Liverpool by American pair Tom Hicks and George Gillett last year.

The uncertainty in the worldwide financial markets is believed to have prompted DIC to take a second look at Liverpool, amid suggestions Hicks is struggling to secure a refinancing deal.

DIC have refused to comment on their reported interest in Liverpool, but they claim the financial uncertainly will not prevent them from pushing through deals.

Chief executive Sameer Ansari said: "Even with the so-called credit crunch and turmoil in credit markets we are in a very strong position to do transactions at reasonable valuations and get debt for those transactions.

"We haven't felt the impact."

http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/Ne...iverpool-link/

interesting. Is he alluding to a deal

[Chris]

I'm wondering it its an old quote thats been dug up or it's his way of saying "**** off Yanks, you're skint, we're not"

[desertscouser]

Just received the below email. Looks like it's been lifted from a dodgy rumour site (or possibly another LFC site).

If I was a betting man I'd say it's cack but who knows??

Mark this date in your calenders – February 18th 2008. Massive press conference being planned at Anfield as we speak. The club has been sold to DIC for 375 million pounds that will give the current owners $710 million – a $70 million profit. Al Ansari, CEO of DIC has completed his due diligence.

The players and staff were made aware of this prior to the Luton game. Rafa's job is safe but he has to bring in an assistant, this will be Gary McAllister. Rick Parry who offended members of DIC last year, will 'step down' and the new owners will bring in David Dein as a replacement.

No more money will be available for transfer's in the January window as the current owners will not sanction any deals, unless players are sold. The Summer will see massive player investment from DIC, believed to be in the region of 85 million + whatever is made from player sales. This could see a transfer budget of around 115 million. This is not a rumour, this is all legit. Remember who told you the Americans had bought the club, four days before it was released and who let you guys know that Fernando Torres had signed a deal a full week before the press even got wind of it.

__________________________________________________ ___

[Bari]

Dubai International Capital insist they will not be affected by the worldwide credit crunch amid speculation they are set to revive their interest in Liverpool.

The Dubai-based investment company are backed by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and they were beaten to the ownership of Liverpool by American pair Tom Hicks and George Gillett last year.

The uncertainty in the worldwide financial markets is believed to have prompted DIC to take a second look at Liverpool, amid suggestions Hicks is struggling to secure a refinancing deal.

DIC have refused to comment on their reported interest in Liverpool, but they claim the financial uncertainly will not prevent them from pushing through deals.

Chief executive Sameer Ansari said: "Even with the so-called credit crunch and turmoil in credit markets we are in a very strong position to do transactions at reasonable valuations and get debt for those transactions.

"We haven't felt the impact."

http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/Ne...iverpool-link/

They have liquidity the others don't

[Craig_H]

Just received the below email. Looks like it's been lifted from a dodgy rumour site (or possibly another LFC site).

If I was a betting man I'd say it's cack but who knows??

Mark this date in your calenders – February 18th 2008. Massive press conference being planned at Anfield as we speak. The club has been sold to DIC for 375 million pounds that will give the current owners $710 million – a $70 million profit. Al Ansari, CEO of DIC has completed his due diligence.

The players and staff were made aware of this prior to the Luton game. Rafa's job is safe but he has to bring in an assistant, this will be Gary McAllister. Rick Parry who offended members of DIC last year, will 'step down' and the new owners will bring in David Dein as a replacement.

No more money will be available for transfer's in the January window as the current owners will not sanction any deals, unless players are sold. The Summer will see massive player investment from DIC, believed to be in the region of 85 million + whatever is made from player sales. This could see a transfer budget of around 115 million. This is not a rumour, this is all legit. Remember who told you the Americans had bought the club, four days before it was released and who let you guys know that Fernando Torres had signed a deal a full week before the press even got wind of it.

__________________________________________________ ___

Would be nice, but there's far too much that seems to be exaggerated. Dont believe it.

[RedWolverine]

Just received the below email. Looks like it's been lifted from a dodgy rumour site (or possibly another LFC site).

If I was a betting man I'd say it's cack but who knows??

Mark this date in your calenders – February 18th 2008. Massive press conference being planned at Anfield as we speak. The club has been sold to DIC for 375 million pounds that will give the current owners $710 million – a $70 million profit. Al Ansari, CEO of DIC has completed his due diligence.

The players and staff were made aware of this prior to the Luton game. Rafa's job is safe but he has to bring in an assistant, this will be Gary McAllister. Rick Parry who offended members of DIC last year, will 'step down' and the new owners will bring in David Dein as a replacement.

No more money will be available for transfer's in the January window as the current owners will not sanction any deals, unless players are sold. The Summer will see massive player investment from DIC, believed to be in the region of 85 million + whatever is made from player sales. This could see a transfer budget of around 115 million. This is not a rumour, this is all legit. Remember who told you the Americans had bought the club, four days before it was released and who let you guys know that Fernando Torres had signed a deal a full week before the press even got wind of it.

__________________________________________________ ___

if true

[Pacman]

Would be nice, but there's far too much that seems to be exaggerated. Dont believe it.

Same here.

Would love it to be true but I very much doubt it.

[desertscouser]

Would be nice, but there's far too much that seems to be exaggerated. Dont believe it.

Nor do I but I thought I'd post it anyway. Trying to find out who the source was...probably Dunk.

[Craig_H]

"Four days before it was released" ?

Does this mean in four days, this news will be made public?

Highly doubtful.

[Craig_H]

Nor do I but I thought I'd post it anyway. Trying to find out who the source was...probably Dunk.

Wouldnt shock me

[Lecter]

DIC would never release something like this if it wasn't almost a done deal IMO. The price would go up if they did that.

Rubbish

Your knowledge of business and in particular takeovers must come off the back of cereal packets if you think that

[SCarter]

How likely do you think this is Lec?

[Craig_H]

Rubbish

Your knowledge of business and in particular takeovers must come off the back of cereal packets if you think that

Give us the benefit of your knowledge and wisdom lec...

[desertscouser]

How likely do you think this is Lec?

I think it's quite likely that AF's knowledge of business and take overs comes from the back of cereal packets.