Finance guru: FSG have Liverpool ‘exit plan’ after £4.25bn rival announcement
Fenway Sports Group will “have an exit plan” from Liverpool but it is unlikely to be realised anytime soon, according to Doctor Dan Plumley.
The football finance expert, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed Liverpool’s owners will “be aware” that their club is worth more than Chelsea but does not believe that will tempt them into selling.
On 30 May, Chelsea announced that a consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital had acquired ownership of the club for £4.25billion.
A statement from the club earlier that day revealed “250 enquiries” were received from proposed purchasers during the sale process.
The sale comes after previous owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the government over his links to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
When asked by Football Insider if the abundant interest in the London club could persuade the likes of FSG into selling, Plumley said: “There is always a conversation to be had.
“In regards to Liverpool, I don’t think it’s a hear and now conversation given where the club is at and the success they have enjoyed in recent seasons. If they sustain that success the value of the club will go up.
“Everybody has an exit strategy. What will be the trigger for that for Liverpool’s owners? We don’t know.
“The big football clubs do not come up for sale very often. The circumstances surrounding Chelsea were exceptional although I’m sure there would be similar interest in Liverpool.
“For what it is worth, Liverpool’s value is higher than Chelsea’s at the moment. FSG would be aware of that.
“I don’t think there is a real desire to sell up right now though given the strength of the group. I would suggest they’re not looking at that in the short-term.
“You would assume they have an exit strategy at some point. They would want a price to be realised.
“Liverpool’s value has certainly increased in recent years. It will only increase if they continue to be successful on the pitch.”
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