QIA has abandoned talks with Liverpool over a possible investment after expressing an unwillingness to commit “close to £2bn for a minority stake”.
This update comes courtesy of a series of tweets posted by sports finance journalist Alex Miller with the Merseysiders still awaiting a concrete offer from an interested party.
QIA moved from @LFC to @ManUtd as they were unable to negotiate a majority stake with FSG… there are at least two Qatar-based parties interested in United… unclear if any possible route back to Liverpool remains for QIA …
— Alex Miller (@alexmiller73) February 15, 2023
A full sale of @LFC is unlikely, sources close to the situation maintain…
— Alex Miller (@alexmiller73) February 15, 2023
QIA is unwilling to invest close to £2bn for a minority stake in @LFC…
— Alex Miller (@alexmiller73) February 15, 2023
A number of reports have suggested that Jurgen Klopp will receive the necessary financial backing to overhaul his squad in the summer window, although it is unclear how far the proposed budget will be extended without new investment being invested in the club first.
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Likewise, of course, Fenway won’t be inclined to see one of the most valuable franchises in its portfolio lose value due to a lack of investment in the team.
If we fail to secure top four football this term, the need for quality additions in the summer will be more imperative than ever to ensure we don’t lose such a significant revenue stream for more than a year, another factor that could change how much is willing to offer a potential investor for a share.
We can certainly understand the levels of jitters leading up to the end of the campaign, of course, given the continued uncertainty behind the scenes.
However, it’s worth bearing in mind that a situation where Liverpool’s value is affected due to a lack of European revenue hardly suits our current ownership.
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