Kieran Maguire: FSG to bank ‘£300m’ windfall amid new Liverpool takeover twist
Fenway Sports Group’s plans to buy a new football club indicate that they want to remain in control of Liverpool – but they could sell a minority stake for upwards of £300million.
That is the view of finance guru Kieran Maguire, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the latest from behind the scenes at the Boston-based investment firm.
FSG went public with their hunt for external investment in Liverpool in November, with many presuming this meant the company were looking for a full sale.
However, the Liverpool ECHO reported earlier this month that it is now looking increasingly likely that a partial sale could be on the cards.
A source told Football Insider on Wednesday (21 December) that FSG have not yet abandoned plans to launch a multi-club network with Liverpool at the helm.
Maguire claims that this reinforces the suggestions that the group do not want to exit Liverpool completely.
“This is interesting,” he told Football Insider’s Adam Williams.
“The fact that FSG are considering buying another football club is further evidence that they are likely to retain control of Liverpool.
“While they are looking for external investment in the club, the word on the street is that this is likely to be a 10 to 15 per cent stake.
“This would still be beneficial for FSG. They would likely recover their initial £300m investment.
“It would also allow a new investment entity to become involved at Anfield and reap the success of the club.“
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