After more than three years of trying, Steve Morgan finally has his hands on one of English football’s biggest clubs.

RAFAEL BENITEZ maintains his current side is better than the 2005 vintage that won the Champions League.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has thrown his full support behind the American takeover bid of George Gillett and Tom Hicks that is on the brink of acceptance by the club.

THE takeover of Liverpool was thrown into confusion last night when the club’s board met in a London Docklands hotel and did not formally accept the bid from Dubai International Capital.

The takeover of Liverpool was thrown into confusion tonight when the club’s board met in a London Docklands hotel – ahead of the game at West Ham – and did not formally accept the bid from Dubai International Capital.

LIVERPOOL sources last night insisted that the takeover of the club by Dubai International Capital could be confirmed “within weeks,” despite counter-claims that American bidder George Gillett was about to start an examination of the club’s books.

Manager Rafael Benitez may have gone some way to restoring Liverpool’s fortunes on the pitch but chairman David Moores still faces the same financial problems off it he did 12 months ago.

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 shareholders are set to show their support to boss Rafael Benitez at the club’s annual general meeting – but chairman David Moores faces further scrutiny.

Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has reached a deal to buy a stake in Liverpool, according to government spokesman Jakrapob Penkair.

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

Gerard Houllier has laughed off claims that his job could be on the line if Liverpool do not return to Europe’s elite by insisting he has a squad good enough to get the club back into the Champions League.