Liverpool have announced they are looking for a new buyer to take over from American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillet. "Following numerous expressions of interest from third parties, the Club has engaged Barclays Capital to advise on the sale process," a statement on the club's website read. "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." New Chairman Meanwhile, the Premier League club also said that British Airways chief Martin Broughton has been appointed new chairman. "I am excited and honored to be taking up this position," said Broughton. "Liverpool is one of the world's greatest clubs and my aim is to try and ensure that we find new owners who are able to build on the Club's recent improved financial performance in order to help deliver sporting success."