In November, the Fenway Sports Group(FSG) expressed a desire to investigate the possibility of selling Liverpool in whole or in part. The Reds were purchased by American investors for £300 million back in 2010. In the twelve years afterward, the club’s valuation has climbed tenfold, to over £3 billion.
There have been rumors of an upcoming takeover by QSI (Qatar Sports Investment). Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president and public face of the French juggernaut PSG since 2011, is the leader of QSI.
James Pearce of the Athletic has since dispelled rumors that a full takeover is on the horizon. Instead, the reliable journalist described the new likely course of events.
Anybody waiting for shattering news on FSG’s search for additional funding, according to Pearce, is in for a letdown because the company’s efforts have remained mostly constant.
Although “top sources” within the firm have denied the assertion that an outright sale is imminent. FSG remains “open” to outside investment.
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, two US banks, are “continuing to sound out investment,” although FSG is reportedly in “no rush” to uproot and sell.
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The most likely outcome of Liverpool’s takeover and FSG
Pearce stated that the new likely outcome is that FSG will leave with a “minority stake” in the team. John W. Henry, Tom Werner, and company would continue to hold the preponderance of power at Anfield in that scenario.
They say it is their “desire,” but they also say that there isn’t much progress in that direction on the horizon either.
Due to Liverpool’s constrained purchasing power, FSG has come under fire from some Reds supporters.
The Liverpool team, especially the midfield, is in serious need of renewal. Three recent arrivals are among the five players Liverpool should base its future lineup on in order to fill out other places.
When questioned in press conferences, the German CEO continues to emphasize that there just isn’t enough money for additional January arrivals.
As a result, the Anfield faithful have been uneasy this season as on-field performances have significantly declined.
Liverpool’s market restraints would most likely be relaxed in the event that FSG gets their desire.
Any outside cash will be warmly welcomed on Merseyside since Klopp is still pushing for Jude Bellingham to be the centerpiece of a midfield revamps next summer.
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