Sports Minister believes groundshare is a viable option

"It was a very interesting meeting," he said. "A number of things have been explored and it is now down to the clubs to make a decision on what they want to do.

"I am very hopeful they will do that before the end of the year."

Rick Parry has always insisted that Liverpool are looking to build their own stadium, although it is rumoured that they may be prepared to let Everton play there under a rental agreement.