Fans surprised at Liverpool takeover talks

LIVERPOOL supporters have spoken of their surprise at reports of an imminent takeover bid for the club.

Directors from the Liverpool board could meet today to debate potential takeover bids, according to reports in a local newspaper.

Multi-millionaire businessman Steve Morgan, who has been linked with a takeover before, was reported by the Liverpool Daily Post as one of the bidders. The club has previously been linked with major investment or a takeover, with Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra – who is facing a military coup in his own country – and American Robert Kraft among the names suggested.

David Moores, a member of the family which founded the Littlewoods shopping empire, is currently the majority shareholder at the club.

Les Lawson, secretary of the official Liverpool Supporters Club, said the latest development had come as a shock.