Spyker -Saab Outcome Soon says CEO Muller

AMSTERDAM, Jan 21, 2010; Aaron Gray-Block writing for Reuters reported that Dutch luxury car maker Spyker Cars said on Thursday it expected the outcome of talks to buy Swedish auto brand Saab from General Motors "very soon".

General Motors had nominated two wind-down supervisors last week, but at the same said it was considering several bids for Saab, effectively keeping the future of the iconic Swedish carmaker hanging in the balance.

Spyker Cars Chief Executive Victor Muller told Reuters via a text message on Thursday that talks with GM were ongoing, adding the "outcome will be clear very soon". There has been no official indication of a deadline for a deal.

One of the parties still vying for Saab, investment firm Genii Capital, said on Tuesday it remained hopeful about its chances of buying Saab, as liquidators had yet to start dismantling the firm.

On Sunday, Muller denied reports that Genii Capital and Spyker were making a joint bid for Saab.

Editing for Reuters by Will Waterman