Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has strenuously denied renewed claims that he plans to sell his 50% share in the club to Dubai International Capital.

He also described reports that he will allow DIC to study Liverpool's books ahead of a proposed sale as "absolutely and categorically false."

"The reality is that I am personally, professionally and financially committed to the club and its supporters and that I will continue to honour that commitment to the best of my ability now and in the future."

Hicks' son, Tom Jr., was spat at and abused by Liverpool fans in a pub after Saturday's win against Middlesbrough.

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