Liverpool takeover remains on course

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.

And a successful deal with DIC would mean that work on the club’s new stadium in Stanley Park could start in March, with a two-year completion date.

Gillett, the owner of Montreal Canadiens ice hockey club who has already had a bid to buy the club rejected by David Moores, has recently written to the Liverpool chairman offering an increased deal.