59,000 Anfield capacity 'the sweet spot for Liverpool', says Ayre

Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre has not ruled out taking Anfield’s capacity beyond the 60,000-mark in the future, but insists it does not make financial sense at this stage.

Work begins on Monday on the £100m-plus redevelopment of the ground’s main stand, which will add about 8,500 seats to the 45,500 currently present.