According to financial expert Kieran Maguire, Fenway Sports Group’s plans to buy another football team show that they want to keep control of Liverpool FC and plan to sell only a minor stake for more than £300 million.
Maguire revealed details about what goes on at FSG behind the scenes in an interview with Football Insider.
The Boston-based investment firm went public with its search for new outside investment for Liverpool FC last month, which many thought meant it would put the club up for sale.
Since the news broke last month, there have been numerous links from a joint Saudi/Qatar consortium, a German consortium and another American investor, all of whom are said to be interested in taking over the club.
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But earlier this month Liverpool ECHO noted that it now seems more likely that a partial sale is in the works.
And according to Football Insider, the FSG is still considering a project to “launch a multi-club network with Liverpool at the helm.”
This indicates, according to Maguire, that the American owners do not intend to sell Liverpool outright and will be interested in maintaining control of the club. He said:
“This is interesting.”
“The fact that the FSG is considering buying another football club is further evidence that it is likely to retain control of Liverpool.
“While they are looking for outside investment in the club, word on the street is likely to be a 10 to 15 per cent stake.
“This would still be beneficial for FSG. They would probably recoup their initial investment of £300 million.
“It would also allow a new investment entity to get involved in Anfield and reap the success of the club.”
