New Liverpool owners will probably be from Middle East, says Tom Hicks

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks believes a buyer for the club is more likely to be found in the Middle East or Asia.

The American, together with compatriot George Gillett, put the Reds up for sale last month.

Hicks hopes to get between £600million and £800million for the club and feels a mega-rich supporter from their huge overseas fanbase would be the most likely new owner.

"Liverpool has a really big universe of interested buyers," said the Texan.

"There are a number of wealthy people all over the world, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, who are enormous Liverpool fans."