Football finance expert Dr Dan Plumley has given his say on the latest development in regard to Liverpool’s potential takeover following recent reports coming out of the United States.
A statement was released in November by the owners that the club was up for sale, and there reports in FSG-owned outlet The Boston Globe (via the Liverpool Echo) have claimed that owner John Henry is more likely to only partially sell his stake.
Speaking with Football Insider, Plumley claims he ‘always thought’ the owners of Liverpool wouldn’t go for a full sale and would look for partial investment.
Plumley stated: “I’ve always thought FSG were looking for partial investment rather than a full sale.
“The merits are that it enables FSG to remain in control if they don’t sell a majority stake. That then allows you to bring other investors in and reduces the risk across their portfolio.
“There are a lot of benefits of this model. It brings in new ideas and new people while giving you a way to carry on growing the club.
“It still might take a little bit of time. I don’t think partial investment will speed up the process much because you still have to have that negotiation.”
TIF Thoughts on Plumley’s comments…
We believe that it’s possible that FSG may have changed their minds about wanting to sell the club outright. After all, they do generate a lot of money.
Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world, let alone the UK. This is a club that’s finished in the top four in the last six seasons and play in the Champions League regularly.
Despite the uncertainty around the sale of the club, the previously mentioned statement released by the owners stated they were still committed to the Reds.
This will be a big relief, as Liverpool may need to invest in January. Both Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz are sidelined with injuries and are out until early next year. Their next plan of action could make or break their league campaign.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have some catching up to do in the second half of the season, as they currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League on 22 points – 15 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
And perhaps one last push from the owners before they sell up – even if only partially – will see the Reds’ fortunes turn around, and in turn, boost the chances of a sale FSG are happy with.