BANGKOK, BROTHELS AND SCOUSERS

Last updated : 10 May 2004 By editor

The figure represents a 30 percent stake in Liverpool.

"If today's negotiations are successful, we'll make an announcement on Friday. If Liverpool's chief executive agrees with our proposals, he'll go back and talk with the club's board. If they are okay, we'll make an announcement."

Thaksin hopes to handle the rights to Liverpool's Asian commercial interests with the club and to set up a football academy in Thailand to develop local talent.