Sharon Osbourne to manage Minnelli?

Sharon Osbourne is apparently "desperate" to become manager of troubled singer Liza Minnelli.

The X Factor judge is a friend of music legend Minnelli, who was hospitalised on Monday after falling out of bed.

"I had a long chat with Liza Minnelli," said Osbourne. "I think I could rescue her. She is a massive talent and could still cut it with a younger crowd."

Minnelli has been without a manager since splitting from husband David Gest earlier last year.