Liverpool are usually not on the market and their homeowners Fenway Sports activities Group (FSG) haven’t obtained any approaches for the membership amid hyperlinks to Elon Musk.
Errol Musk, the daddy of the world’s richest man, claimed his son could be eager about shopping for the Reds, though no presents have been made.
FSG, who bought the workforce for £300m in 2010, have beforehand appeared for outdoor funding however a full sale has by no means been thought-about.
When requested if his son could be eager about buying Liverpool, Musk’s father instructed Occasions Radio: “I can’t comment on that. They’ll raise the price.”
When pushed for a solution, he added: “Oh, sure. However that does not imply he is shopping for it.
“He would like to yes, obviously. Anybody would want to – so would I.”
Final Could, Forbes rated Liverpool the fourth Most worthy membership, with an estimated worth of £4.3bn.
Nevertheless, that quantities to simply over one per cent of Musk’s whole web value, which is believed to be round £340bn.
His father went on to discuss Musk’s household hyperlinks to town of Liverpool, which may clarify the rumoured curiosity.
He mentioned: “His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in Liverpool, and we were fortunate to know quite a lot of the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family.
“So, we’re hooked up to Liverpool, you understand.”
Might Elon Musk purchase Liverpool?
Sky Sports activities Information chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol:
“Liverpool are not for sale. The owners have not received any offers or approaches from anyone, including Elon Musk or any members of his family.
“It’s true to say that round two-and-a-half years in the past, Liverpool’s homeowners had been in search of some exterior funding however nothing got here out of these talks.
“A couple of years ago John Henry, the owner of FSG, came out and said the club was not for sale. He also said they would not own Liverpool forever but there is no indication, at the moment, that they are interested in selling the club whatsoever.
“If he actually needed to purchase Liverpool, nothing would cease him other than Liverpool followers. The primary hurdle could be to persuade Liverpool’s homeowners to promote the membership, we all know every part has its value.
“We know Elon Musk is the richest man in the world but he would need to pass the Premier League’s owners and directors test.
“He is a controversial determine however for those who take a look at the check, he would have a great probability of passing it. He would then must clear the hurdle of an unbiased soccer regulator, if we had been to have one. He has a lot cash he can in all probability do what he needs.
“The problem he would have is with Liverpool supporters because everybody knows they are a club rooted in the community. They have supporters who believe in social justice, equality and diversity. I’m not sure if those fans would accept someone like Elon Musk as the owner of their club.”
Liverpool’s present possession state of affairs
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Final yr Liverpool posted a pre-tax lack of £9m, after which managing director Andy Hughes mentioned: “Operating this great club in a financially sustainable manner and in accordance with football’s governing principles has been our priority since FSG acquired LFC in 2010.”
Final season’s outcomes are due subsequent month and a yr with out Champions League soccer is more likely to imply one other squeeze on funds.
In February 2023 principal proprietor Henry moved to quash hypothesis a few sale, saying: “Will we be in England forever? No. Are we selling LFC? Have we sold anything in the past 20+ years?”
Later that yr FSG bought a minority stake to US funding agency Dynasty Fairness, at which era president Mike Gordon mentioned FSG’s long-term dedication to Liverpool “remains as strong as ever”.
The membership are at the moment in a contract deadlock with three of their key gamers, with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold – their three highest earners – all having offers that expire in the summertime.
