And it is understood he has persuaded Sheikh Mohammed to become involved in a second bid.
Al-Ansari has also recently been linked with Sir Richard Branson's move to take over Northern Rock.
His Liverpool devotion was underlined recently when he said: "It took me two weeks to get over that (the failed bid), but it didn't dent my passion, I still go to every match when I am here."
The Liverpool Echo, in a report on Thursday, claimed an offer for Tom Hicks' shares is being prepared and may even have been agreed in principle.
