Liverpool have held discussions with two Middle East-based consortiums over a £3billion takeover.
The Mail on Sunday has learned that representatives of consortiums from Saudi Arabia and Qatar have expressed an interest in buying the club.
Several sources report that consortium officials have approached Fenway Sports Group director Mike Gordon - the man responsible for the sale of Liverpool - to register their interest.
It is understood both groups are private companies rather than state-owned.
Liverpool - owned by FSG chief John Henry (left) - will be rivalled by a long list of English teams seeking US investment, according to reports
However both consortiums are thought to have close links with their country’s ruling families.