<p><br /> Liverpool have been put up for sale after American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett appointed Barclays Capital to find a buyer.<br /> </p><p><br /> "Following numerous expressions of interest from third parties, the Club has engaged Barclays Capital to advise on the sale process," a statement read on the club website.<br /> </p><p><br /> "The Club has the full support of its existing bankers for this process and has financing in place which will fully support the Club's operations."<br /> </p><p><br /> Liverpool, sixth in the league after a disappointing season, also said that British Airways Chief Martin Broughton had been appointed as chairman with immediate effect and will oversee the sale process.<br /> </p>
