Liverpool can be sure that the FSG is especially keen to leave the club in good hands should they hand over the reins at some point in the near future.
However, the ‘who’ in that equation becomes increasingly confusing as the Reds move closer and closer to what appears to be a pivotal summer of change in which investment in the team simply cannot be avoided.
“I would be amazed if they don’t care about the legacy they leave behind. I don’t think they are people who will leave [having sold] to the highest bidder, walking away thinking, ‘Well we got a great price, what a great deal, let’s move on.’ I think now his heart is in Liverpool,” Sir Martin Broughton told the Echo.
“And, yes, it might make sense to date at some point, whether it’s now or 10 years from now, everyone dates at some point. But I think it’s important for them that they be stewards and that that role is passed to the right people.
“I think they will look for someone who is thinking long term, yes. I don’t think they are looking for someone who is going to spend ‘dumb money’. I think John Henry and Tom Werner would always want to focus on gradual change. [in the squad].”
QIA, valued at £373bn, had entered talks with Fenway, although one might assume that a breakdown in the discussions is largely due to Fenway deciding it would be the wrong party to leave in charge, or even welcome on board in a minority. capacity, due to a clash of values.
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While Chelsea’s insane spending in January may elicit some envy from Merseyside’s red half, we’re all on board with the notion of “gradual turnaround” as long as the club can engage in their precise business in the summer.
Two midfield signings would certainly align with that strategy, with the promotion of Stefan Bajcetic sure to give further confidence about the general direction the department is taking.
Ultimately, if John Henry and company are truly interested in leaving a strong legacy at the club, every time they leave, they need to ensure that we are still able to compete at the highest level.
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