(CNN) -- The saga surrounding the sale of British football club Liverpool took more twists on Wednesday as one reported bidder distanced himself from a full-blown takeover and another emerged saying that a deal is almost done.
Chinese businessman Kenneth Huang issued a statement confirming that he had registered interest in investing in the 18-time English champions, but that he had made no formal bid.
That came after Syrian businessman Yahya Kirdi claimed that his group of investors from the Middle East and Canada have agreed a price and are negotiating a formal purchase agreement.
Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton claims there have been "several" bids for the club, which was put up for sale in April by American co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks. CNN
