Finance guru: Liverpool may no longer be for sale – ‘I’m not convinced’
Fenway Sports Group may no longer be interested in selling their entire stake in Liverpool.
That is the view of finance expert Doctor Dan Plumley, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about a potential revision of the Boston-based investment firm’s intentions.
FSG released a statement in November which appeared to suggest that they were keen to divest total control of Liverpool, although the communiqué stopped short of declaring this aim explicitly.
Several investment groups and individuals have since been linked with a takeover, including Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, the world’s 10th richest man, according to Forbes.
But Plumley, who was addressing the likelihood of Indian investment in Liverpool, is not convinced that FSG are still keen to cash in on the club.
“I still think it is unlikely that it will go to an Indian investor,” the Sheffield Hallam University expert told Football Insider’s Adam Williams.
“I’m not fully convinced the club is still fully up for sale. I think FSG might have softened their stance a little bit.
“In terms of motivations, I think Ambani has got the wealth. He is one of the richest men in the world. But he is 65 now and he has got a succession plan in place for his business.
“So, if you’re looking at his motive, you’re basically thinking it is just to have a little bit of fun while you are winding down. We know he also has the IPL franchise and still has that to consider.
“I think it is unlikely. If Liverpool are still for sale and it is a full takeover, I still think the investment is likely to come from the Middle East and or US private equity firms.”
In other news, Liverpool set to terminate player deal.