Rick Parry dit en substance que LFC ne deviendra pas le jouet d'un homme riche, qu'il s'agit d'assurer l'avenir du club pour les cent prochaines années, qu'il ne s'agira pas d'une simple opération financière, ni pour le club ni pour l'investisseur mais bien d'un partenariat à long terme, et que l'important est de choisir le bon partenaire, de s'assurer qu'il comprenne et respecte les valeurs de LFC.
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Liverpool fans worldwide will be following developments after it was revealed that we have entered into a period of exclusive negotiations with Dubai International Capital about a possible investment in the club.There has naturally been a surge of follow-up publicity in the media with headlines about a possible £400m takeover and speculation about the trigger effect on our proposed new stadium development.
I cannot comment on any of this detail while the "due diligence" process continues which enables DIC to study our financial accounts. What I should say is that things are not over yet, despite headlines to the contrary suggesting this is a done deal.
Detailed negotiations continue and it's just unfortunate that the news about these talks leaked out sooner than we would have liked.
Nevertheless, we are clearly very excited to have reached this stage because discussions have been going on for a long time.
We have absolute confidence that DIC would be very good partners for a club of our size and stature.
We are a global brand and it is crucial that any deal is a corporate investment with the club run as a top class business.
We are all focused on success, but we want a club that will not be ludicrously profligate. It's not just about throwing money at a challenge. That is not a sound, long-term strategy.
It's definitely not about becoming a rich man's plaything. It's about taking Liverpool FC to the next level and securing the future of the club for the next hundred years.
It's also ensuring that we are maximising our revenue generating potential and running the club as successfully as we possibly can.
At the same time, in choosing the right partner, it has been paramount to ensure that such a partner understands the values and heritage of the club and respects them.
Of course, the most important aspect of our heritage is success and winning trophies. That is the thing that matters most to everyone who follows Liverpool and that will always remain the focus.
What a new partner would benefit from is a great heritage that has generated a worldwide fan base.
Of course, while revelling in our history, we have never been a club to dwell on the past. We always look forward with a focus on all the challenges that sit ahead, not least the new stadium and the need to get on with that rapidly.
In that sense, it's a proposal that is not without risk, but we are all very excited about the long-term future of the club and hope we have found an ideal partner.
People have asked me about our chairman David Moores. Clearly, he will have a role to play moving forward. Of course, he wants that.
After all, he is a lifelong fan at the end of the day, not just the owner. He has always seen himself more as a trustee than a majority shareholder. Part of his responsibility is to ensure that the club is in the right hands.
We believe DIC share our passion for success. In particular, DIC believes in investing in the businesses it acquires. We want a deal that gives us the long-term resources to do that.
Fans will now have to be patient. I repeat that no deal has yet been agreed and that the detail of any transaction, which may or may not include a formal offer by DIC for Liverpool Football Club, is still to be confirmed.
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