How Elon Musk would run Liverpool from Tesla shirt sponsor to securing Mo Salah’s future

Liverpool could be on Elon Musk’s shopping list and Daily Star Sport have asked a supercomputer what an Elon Musk-led Liverpool could look like

Elon Musk and Liverpool – it’s hardly a match made in heaven.

And yet opposites can attract, as the tech billionaire’s dad revealed his son would be interested in purchasing Liverpool. “I can’t comment on that, they’ll raise the price. Oh yes, [he has expressed a desire], but that doesn’t mean he’s buying it,” Errol Musk joked.

“He would like to yes, obviously,” Errol added. “Anybody would want to, so would I! 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 are attached to Liverpool you know…”

But what if, and that’s a big if, Musk put his money where he mouth was and purchased the famous old club. Daily Star Sport has asked the man himself, well sort of, about what would happen if the billionaire became the latest Premier League owner.

Musk’s AI program, Grok, outlined what Liverpool – or Liverpool X’s given his track record when it comes to names – would look like under his stewardship.

“Musk is known for his significant investments in technology and infrastructure,” It said. “He might focus on enhancing Anfield Stadium with cutting-edge technology, potentially making it one of the most advanced football venues in the world.

“There’s speculation about Tesla becoming a main sponsor, which would align with his business interests and could also mean integrating innovative tech solutions into the club’s operations, from training facilities to fan experiences.”

However, top of Musk’s to-do list would be the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. It adds that his track record of current companies “suggests he might prioritise securing long-term commitments”.

That being said, Musk’s “direct involvement might lead to unique contract negotiations or investment in new talent, possibly using his global network to scout or attract high-profile players”.

The biggest change could come down to Liverpool’s fan engagement; Musk could use his platform and “experience with social media, particularly through X, to increase Liverpool’s digital presence, using innovative marketing strategies to engage fans globally”.

However, that doesn’t mean fans on Merseyside would be forgotten and “using his wealth to invest in local development projects or community programs, potentially shifting the demographic or cultural influence around the club”.

It’s all very impressive.

But would fans on Merseyside accept the tech billionaire as one of their own?

Grok adds there could be “significant resistance from some Liverpool fans to Musk’s potential ownership, as seen on social media platforms, where sentiments highlight a clash between Musk’s personal ideologies and the club’s community values”.

And wounds like that could only be filled by Musk’s ability to respect and integrate with Liverpool’s rich heritage and fan culture.