Liverpool co-owner George Gillett is still considering an offer from Dubai International Capital to buy his 50% stake in the club.

Liverpool have announced that Dallas-based architects HKS have won the battle to build the club’s new £300m Stanley Park stadium.

Steve Morgan, formerly Liverpool’s third largest shareholder, has given his backing to the new US takeover at Anfield.

Liverpool shareholders are still waiting for their formal offer from the Tom Hicks-George Gillett takeover, but there has been “general acceptance” to the deal from the vast majority.

Outgoing chairman David Moores revealed his desire to see his beloved Liverpool take “a great step forward” convinced him to sell the club to American tycoons George Gillett and Tom Hicks.

RAFAEL BENITEZ has confirmed he intends to be Liverpool’s manager for “a lot of years” following discussions with the club over a new contract.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has confirmed his visit to the United States for a meeting with the Kraft family as it emerged there is interest in the club from the Middle East.

Liverpool are considering a share issue which will allow building millionaire Steve Morgan an influential voice in the future of the club.