Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have confirmed their intention to sell the first division club, reports BBC. The deal will be done under the supervision of the head of British Airways Broutan Martin, which was proposed to occupy the chair of the board of Liverpool. “The club needs new owners who take him to the next level,” said Broutan. Liverpool currently owes £ 237 million. Hicks and Gillett confirmed that it is interested by many potential buyers and that offered to Barclays Capital to be advisor on the transaction. Investment of £ 100 million was requested by two banks – Merrill Lynch and Rothschilds, and the Executive Director of Liverpool Kristian Parslou to satisfy the request by the main creditor of the club Royal Bank of Scotland. Due to the lack of serious investment problems with construction of a new stadium in Stanley Park and the need for a stable transfer budget amount for the club manager Rafael Benitez, the U.S. owners have decided that the best solution is to sell Liverpool, step on their words has the full support of creditors. “Do Liverpool have the last three years has been extremely exciting experience for us and our families. After the club brought up here, now it is time to be absorbed by new owners who can help him develop to the next level, “said a statement from the owners.
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