Liverpool news: Pundit issues emphatic Virgil van Dijk verdict as huge bid readied
Paul Robinson has claimed “there is no way” Liverpool can “go downhill” under new ownership.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Spurs and England number one said whoever takes over will have “enormous wealth” and big plans for the club.
Liverpool’s current owners Fenway Sports Group have opened the door to new investment or to a takeover at Anfield.
According to journalist David Lynch (4 December) a Saudi-Qatari consortium are plotting a £3.2billion bid for the Merseyside club.
At that price, FSG would see their initial investment in Liverpool multiplied by ten.
As quoted by the Liverpool Echo (3 December), Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool will remain one of the biggest clubs in the world regardless of what happens regarding a takeover.
When asked by Football Insider for his reaction to Van Dijk’s comments, Robinson said: “I agree with Van Dijk.
“There is no way Liverpool are going to go downhill after a takeover.
“At that price point, whoever comes in is going to have enormous wealth. We are not going to be talking about somebody coming in who is looking to make quick money.
“We are talking about billionaires. They will not be looking for a fire sale. They will be coming in wanting to maintain Liverpool as a strong business.
“It is very hard to make money in football but when you have a club at the top it is possible if you sustain that success.”
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