Who is Kenny Huang?

Just exactly who is this Chinese businessman looking to take over one of English football’s most decorated clubs?

After a disastrous 2009/10 campaign things are now starting to look a little rosier on the red half of Merseyside. Rafael Benitez has been moved on, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres look certain to stay at the club for another season at least, England midfielder Joe Cole has been added to the ranks and now it looks as though there is a serious bidder interested in buying the club.

Almost since the day George Gillett and Tom Hicks took over the club there have been protests by supporters looking to oust the Americans. Gillett and Hicks finally succumbed to the pressure and stated that they would be more than happy to sell the club should they receive a suitable offer. However, that suitable offer has not been forthcoming until, it appears, now.

Media reports are today suggesting that Chinese tycoon Kenny Huang has made an offer in the region of £350million for the Anfield club. But who is Kenny Huang? What does he do? Where did he get his money?

Well, let The Betting Blog shine a little light on your queries.

Chinese name: Jian-hua Huang

Education: Financial Management (MBA)

Professional Career: In 1998 he became the first mainland educated Chinese person to work on Wall Street, he is the Chairman of QSL Sports Limited, and founder of Sportscorp China.

Sports History: Instrumental in introducing Chinese superstar Yao Ming to the NBA, owns shares in New York Yankees and Cleveland Cavaliers.

In summary, he is a well educated man who has made his money by establishing advertising and sponsorship links between China and the US sports market. He is offering to give manager Roy Hodgson money to rebuild the squad and promises to push on with plans to build a new stadium – although Liverpool fans will remember hearing similar promises from Hicks and Gillett.

Huang is hoping to finalise the deal in advance of the August 31 transfer deadline, which could put Liverpool in a strong position to reclaim a top four finish in the Premier League. You can back Liverpool to finish in the top four at odds of 13/8 with Paddy Power, and also get a free £25 bet by signing up through this link.