Liverpool fans have given a cautious welcome to Dubai International Capital’s takeover bid, urging their American owners to accept the offer.

Liverpool’s suitors Dubai International Capital were awaiting developments this morning following their latest attempt to take over the club.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks could be on the brink of being offered a way out of the troubled club.

A suicide bomber blew up his car outside an army recruiting centre in central Baghdad today killing around 47 people and injuring 50.