Liverpool again moved to the brink of new ownership after a British High Court judge dismissed an injunction preventing the sale of the club.

Liverpool FC’s American owners were strongly condemned in the High Court in London today for taking action in the US courts to try to block the sale of the club.

Lord Grabiner QC, representing the Liverpool companies in the British High Court today, has revealed that the board last night approved the sale of the club to NESV by three votes to two.

Liverpool FC’s American owners were accused of “outrageous” behaviour today after they thwarted British High Court orders allowing the club to be sold.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks remains in control of his share of the club and has not sold out to Mill Financial, Press Association Sport has been told.

Liverpool’s directors have resolved to sell the club to New England Sports Ventures (NESV), but must first overcome a restraining order they believe to be “unwarranted and damaging”.

Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett claim they have won a temporary restraining order from the Texas State District Court preventing the sale of the club and are now seeking $1.6bn (€1.2bn)in damages.

American businessman John Henry looks to be one step closer to completing his takeover of Liverpool after arriving at the London offices of the legal firm where the club’s board are meeting to discuss the sale.

Liverpool are poised for new American owners as John Henry claims to have "a binding agreement" with regard to the sale of the club.

Liverpool’s immediate future is set to be decided by Mr Justice Floyd in the High Court tomorrow after a day of twists and turns both inside and outside the courtroom.

Prospective new Liverpool owner John W Henry has begun his dialogue with fans, expressing his hope that the ownership issue is "sorted out soon".

Liverpool's major creditors the Royal Bank of Scotland will today seek High Court confirmation that the club's owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are in breach of contract and not in a position to block a sale.

The Singapore-based consortium also interested in Liverpool FC have emerged as being led by billionaire Peter Lim.

The battle for the ownership of Liverpool will begin in London’s High Court after it was confirmed proceedings are scheduled to begin tomorrow.

New England Sports Ventures' takeover of Liverpool moved a significant step closer today after they passed a key Premier League test.

Liverpool would be at risk of a nine-point deduction if the owners' holding company is put into administration, it emerged tonight.

Liverpool remain confident of success in their High Court showdown with their American owners despite Tom Hicks denying he ceded control of the club to chairman Martin Broughton.

New England Sports Ventures will remove all “acquisition debt” from Liverpool if their takeover is successful, a statement from the American company promised today.

The boardroom battle at Liverpool is set to be decided in court after owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett challenged the validity of the £300m (€344m) sale to New England Sports Ventures after failing in a boardroom coup.

The Premier League today gave a huge boost to Liverpool being taken over by the owners of the Boston Red Sox by saying they would be ready to give the deal the go-ahead as early as Friday.

Liverpool have confirmed they have received two offers to purchase the Barclays Premier League Club on a day that also saw owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett attempt to remove two senior figures from the club’s board of directors.

The future ownership of Liverpool appears as uncertain as ever after the investment group Blackstone ruled out financially backing the club's current co-owner Tom Hicks.

Renowned deal-broker Keith Harris claims an overseas buyer is considering making an offer of between £400m (€487m) and £500m (€610m) for Liverpool FC.

Rick Parry is adamant the great Bill Shankly would have approved of the takeover of Liverpool by two American tycoons.

Steven Gerrard told Liverpool’s new American owners to keep faith with manager Rafael Benitez because he views the Spaniard as “one of the great geniuses of the modern game”.

Xabi Alonso is confident the takeover of Liverpool by American duo George Gillett and Tom Hicks can help the Reds challenge the recent dominance of Manchetser United and Chelsea.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has welcomed George Gillett and Tom Hicks to the club, insisting the American businessmen have a “strong understanding of the traditions” of the club.

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.

Liverpool have agreed to an offer from American tycoons George Gillett and Tom Hicks to buy the club.

Liverpool have announced to the Stock Exchange they have agreed the terms “of a recommended cash offer” to be made by the American consortium led by George Gillett and Tom Hicks to buy the club.