According to reports on Tuesday morning, Dubai International Capital (DIC) are confident that they will succeed in their attempt at buying a stake at Liverpool.

The Reds co-owner George Gillett is apparently ready to sell his 50% stake in the Merseyside club, but fellow American, Tom Hicks is not in favour and their working relationship has been affected by the series of disagreements.

Nevertheless, DIC chief executive Samir Al-Ansari and their chief negotiator Amanda Staveley have reportedly accepted an invitation from Gillett for tonight’s Champions League semi against Chelsea at Anfield, in what is being viewed as a significant development in the ownership battle.

The Independent reports that DIC is supremely confident that it will finally reach its goal in the next few weeks. "It has already agreed a deal with George Gillett, who is prepared to accept less than Tom Hicks to make sure the club's future is secure - even though both businessmen will make a healthy return on the £220m they paid 18 months ago.

"DIC appears sure that Hicks' public attempts to find the finance to acquire the club outright for himself are doomed to failure. DIC expects the Texan to sell to it and believes he is now just posturing.

"Meetings have continued behind the scenes over the last few weeks, including several with former players and people who have influence at the club, as DIC wants to make sure it has the fans' approval, which the company believes is vital."