‘Liverpool owners could agree huge takeover deal after new twist’
Liverpool’s owners could be set to agree a huge takeover deal after a new twist has emerged at Anfield.
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has been in charge of Liverpool since 2010 after purchasing the club from Tom Hicks and George Gillett for £300million.
The Merseyside giants were believed to be on the verge of administration under the previous ownership, while the results on the field had also stagnated.
FSG has drastically improved the financial situation at Anfield, with Liverpool posting a record-breaking revenue in 2023-24 after their turnover increased from £594milliion in 2022-23 to £614million.
Jurgen Klopp played an integral role in turning the Reds’ fortunes around on the pitch, having claimed eight trophies during his nine-year spell in charge.
The German boss was replaced last summer by Arne Slot, who enjoyed a strong first campaign at Anfield after winning the Premier League title.
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John Henry has made it clear he wants to add another club to FSG’s portfolio alongside Liverpool.
The Boston-based firm appointed Michael Edwards as its chief executive of football last year, with the offer including him helping to identify and manage a second club.
Liverpool’s owners pulled out of negotiations to buy Bordeaux last summer after the French side were relegated to the fourth tier following their financial issues.
FSG was also believed to be weighing up a bid to purchase Malaga earlier this year, but a deal for the Spanish second-tier club also failed to materialise.
In a new development, The Times reported on 17 June FSG has turned its attentions to La Liga side Getafe as it looks to develop its multi-club model.
The newspaper said Getafe’s owner, Angel Torres, has previously revealed he intends to leave the club once the Estadio Coliseum has been modernised, with the project due to be completed in December 2027.
That means the Madrid-based side are likely open to new investment, but Liverpool’s owners could have to table a significant offer to agree a deal.
A spokesman for FSG told The Times: “FSG routinely engages in conversations and evaluates opportunities across global sports, a common process to assess ventures that align with the organisation’s strategic priorities.”
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A move for Getafe would make a lot more sense than the previous links to Bordeaux and Malaga as they are a settled club in Spain’s top division.
Jose Bordalas’s side finished 13th in La Liga in the 2024-25 campaign and have spent the past eight years in the top flight.
Getafe would provide Liverpool with the option to send players out on loan to gain experience in La Liga, while they could potentially have first refusal on any promising players making their mark at the club.
The deal appears to make sense for FSG on paper, but time will tell whether Liverpool’s owners decide to firm up their interest with an offer.
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