Saudi prince plans to buy George Gillett's stake in LiverpoolTroubled Liverpool face a Christmas of uncertainty with fresh claims that a Saudi prince is ready to buy the 50 per cent stake of co-owner George Gillett.
Prince Faisal bin Fahad bin Abdullah announced on television that he was flying to England to attend the Barclays Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Boxing Day as a guest of Gillett.
Sources in Saudi Arabia immediately insisted that the wealthy prince was serious in his intent to acquire the holding and that Gillett was now ready to sell. They also understood that Gillett’s partner Tom Hicks would no longer block the sale.
This will be the second visit this season to Anfield of Prince Faisal, who watched the 6-1 hammering of Hull City in September.
Christian Purslow, who was appointed managing director by Gillett and Hicks earlier this year, has been leading talks with a number of parties about a share issue.
There has been particular interest from the Far East and there remains hope that a deal to raise at least £120m could be concluded in the new year.
i really hope this time it turn to be true[b][/b]
