Kenny Huang has told Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson he can buy anyone he wants ... including Barcelona star Lionel Messi! The Daily Mail says Hodgson will be given the freedom to pursue any transfer target he wishes if the latest move to oust Liverpool's American owners proves successful.
On the day Fernando Torres returned to Anfield, billionaire Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has contacted the club's bankers with an opening bid to seize control and has outlined ambitious plans to revolutionise their fortunes after a worrying fall from grace last season.
According to sources close to Huang, who is head of Hong Kong investment company QSL Sports Ltd, Hodgson could identify any player in the world, and the new regime would check on availability and an asking price.
"It could be Lionel Messi, and every effort would be made to sign him," said one source. "This guy is deadly serious about taking over and wants it done this month so Roy can significantly improve the team and go into the season with a realistic chance of winning something."
