Fenway Sports Group has released somewhat conflicting statements on the subject of a possible Liverpool sale since it first announced its intention to pursue investment opportunities.
The situation has since been clarified with another Merseyside-based journalist stating that a full takeover “remains the desired outcome”.
“Publicly, Liverpool’s owners continue to claim that they are also exploring the possibility of attracting new investment that would allow them to retain their majority stake,” David Lynch wrote for Sporting News. “However, sources familiar with the situation insist that a full sale remains the desired outcome.”
This comes as the same reporter and Jordan-based publication Albawaba claim that a coalition of German investors will compete with a Saudi-Qatari consortium for the keys to the club.
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Although there have been assurances that the latter group originates from the private sector, it is hard to imagine a complete separation from the state apparatus.
This would complicate a potential deal given the inherently political nature of the city of Liverpool and its accompanying football club, not to mention FSG’s reported commitment to protecting its legacy in the English top flight team.
Assuming the German coalition is truly capable of meeting Fenway’s demands, as well as improving our ability to compete on and off the field,
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