Al Jazeera has reported the Qatari investment firm 'Ooredoo' has decalred a strong interest in 'full investment' Liverpool FC with a view to boosting asian markets and promoting the upcoming World Cup in the region.
This is what was said on Al Jazeera by the Ooredoo rep:
"The goal was to sponsor a big English club with a huge history, our search included Arsenal & Manchester United but the former two have long sponsorship deals and the same applies to Manchester City so Liverpool is the only club available right now."
"We want to sponsor the club in full. We want to sponsor the Stadium (possibly rename it) as well as the club's kits. Our goal is to reach the Asian markets where the Premier League has an enormous fan base."
"We received the tender from the club a few days ago and we are currently in the process of due diligence and we are studying each aspect of the study."
"It is a dual interest, Liverpool needs the money to compete with the European heavyweights and we want to expand our brand to reach new markets via football."
So...thoughts?