Saudi Arabian sports investment firm F6 have declared talks with George Gillett about investment in Liverpool have stalled.

The Sunday Times says Gillett's visit to Riyadh last week sparked speculation that a deal would soon be reached with F6's owners, including Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah and Saudi businessman Majed al-Hugail.

"The purchase of a stake in Liverpool has not been discussed throughout Gillett's visit," said F6 deputy managing director Gassim Hamidaddin. "The discussions are now on hold. The idea of buying a stake in Liverpool was put on the table in September but since then nothing happened."