Liverpool have binding agreement with us, says NESV

New England Sports Ventures (NESV) welcomed a High Court decision which prevented its purchase of Liverpool being blocked by the current owners and said it had a binding agreement to buy the Premier League club.

"NESV welcomes today's high court judgment, which is a huge step forward for Liverpool FC," said a statement.                    

"NESV has a binding agreement in place with the Board of Liverpool FC and we are looking forward to concluding the deal.                                           

"We are ready to move quickly and help create the stability and certainty which the Club needs at this time. It is time to return the focus to the Club itself and performances on the pitch."   

Singapore businessman Peter Lim, who has also pitched to buy Liverpool, said in a statement: "I welcome the decision of the court. 

"I hope that when the board is reconstituted tonight that it will not simply ratify a sale to NESV but will consider all the offers before them.

"I am asking the board to run a full and fair process that enables all of the offers to be considered on their merits before the future of the club is decided.   

"I have delivered my offer to the board and believe that my ownership represents the best option for the future of the club and its supporters."