Liverpool to play pre-season game in Hong Kong, sources say, EPL trio linked to event
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It is not yet known if all three Premier League sides would be in the city at the same time, but the expectation is at least one game would be an all-British affair, sources said.
The sources, who have ties to the event but asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorised to discuss the plans publicly, said the date and a venue for the fixtures were still being decided.
However, rival parties appear on a collision course in their bids to lure big-name European clubs to Hong Kong, after it emerged that Tatler Asia and local promoters were plotting matches at Kai Tak Sports Park in July.
Leading promoter Paul Kam said last week he would have news about summer fixtures 'very soon', and arrangements to stage major marquee games at Kai Tak's 50,000-seat stadium were '90 per cent done'.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is reportedly bringing his team to the city later this year. Photo: Reuters
Kam had also confirmed that a local club would be involved in either a one-off game or a four-team tournament.
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