Liverpool ‘on sale for cut price £2.7bn’ as FSG ‘in secret talks with US-based buyer’

On Nov 14, 2022

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are reportedly in negotiations with a ‘US-based buyer’ and could be prepared to flog the club for around £2.7bn.

Several reports indicate the club has been put up for sale by the club’s hierarchy and are in the process of inviting offers. US billionaire Steve Pagliuca, who was also believed to be interested in buying Chelsea when the west Londoners were on the market, is one party believed to be interested in the Merseysiders.

Moreover, the world’s 8th richest man and Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani has also been added into the speculation encompassing the Reds. And Liverpool’s next owners may be able to snap up the club for around £2.7bn.

Reports from the Daily Mail understand FSG would be prepared to accept an offer in the ball park off £2.7bn. While initial projections suggest the club could be worth as much as £4bn, due to the fact Chelsea were sold for £2.5bn, a £2.7bn sale would still represent a significant profit for FSG.

The Americans purchased the club for £300m in 2010, and have invested hundreds of millions into the expansion of Anfield and the redevelopment of their Kirkby Training Ground. Reports also indicate they are already in secret talks with a US-based buyer who is happy to complete a full takeover of the club.

FSG are also believed to have hired bankers Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to assist in the sales process, shortly after the approach was made. However, there are believed to be additional bidders who are willing to explore the opportunity further.

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Sources also indicate Liverpool’s price tag is based on how Chelsea valued the club when they were sold to Todd Boehly’s consortium. The Blues reportedly considered their revenue and then multiplied it by five to come up with their valuation of the club.

Liverpool’s financial figures for the 2021-22 campaign will reportedly show a revenue of £600m. Five time that figure will be £3bn, however, the Reds are reportedly not entirely confident a buyer will stump up that figure to buy the club.

FSG ensured the added extra heat to the sales process by stating other third parties have frequently expressed a desire to become stakeholders at the club.