Liverpool stars
Steven Gerrard and
Fernando Torres have been aware
of Kenny Huang's planned takeover for at least two weeks.
The Sun says Huang secretly sent envoys to see Kop
stars Gerrard and Torres a fortnight ago.
The Chinese businessman views the pair as Anfield's crown jewels
and essential to the club's future success.
But he feared they would quit the club before he could gain
control.
So while he was planning his buy-out of the 18-time league
champions, he sent aides to meet with skipper Gerrard and Spanish
hitman Torres plus their representatives.
A source close to one of the players revealed: "Gerrard and
Torres were both informed that moves were underway to take control
of Liverpool.
"They were told that when this happened there would immediately
be money available to invest in new players and a new stadium.
"So the two players were asked to delay any decision on their
futures for a few weeks while the takeover bid was made. And it's
so far, so good with both of them."