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Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has welcomed the news that the club may soon be the subject of a £450m takeover.

Dubai International Capital (DIC), the investment arm of Dubai’s government, revealed on Monday that they had opened talks with the Liverpool board about a buy-out of the Premiership outfit.

“I have talked to the chairman (David Moores) and chief executive (Rick Parry) about this and I was pleased with what I heard,” said Benitez.

“It is always good for a club to have more money and more possibilities.”

Liverpool have given DIC permission to carry out a study of the club’s books as they open talks on a possible takeover.

The proposed deal is expected to include £200m to build a new 60,000-capacity stadium.

“This is the latest step on the road of finding the long-term investment that the club needs,” said Parry.

“This is very important in terms of the proposed new stadium, which is key to plans for the regeneration of the local community.

“On the pitch, Liverpool remains focused on winning and, here again, this is all about doing a deal that gives us the long-term resources to do that.”

DIC chief executive Sameer al-Ansari said: “We hope we can agree a deal.”

“Liverpool’s investment requirements are well publicised. Hopefully this will provide us with the opportunity to fund its needs both on and off the pitch.

DIC owns the Madame Tussauds Group and the Travelodge hotel chain as well as one third of the London Eye.

“Already they (DIC) have demonstrated a full understanding of, and respect for, the club’s heritage and values,” added Parry.

“We also believe they share our passion for success. In particular, DIC believes in investing in the businesses it acquires.

“This is very important in terms of the proposed new stadium, which is key to plans for the regeneration of the local community.

“On the pitch, Liverpool remains focused on winning and, here again, this is all about doing a deal that gives us the long-term resources to do that.”

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