Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group and principal owner John Henry have rejected a takeover bid of nearly £ 3 billion for the club, according to reports.
It was reported that the offer came from the Middle East, but FSG and Henry rejected the offer. Liverpool owners have come under fire in recent days after their announcement to join the now collapsed European Super League.
Liverpool.
Last week Liverpool announced they would join a new Super League tournament. However, much of the club’s fan base has denounced the decision with several supporters calling for FSG’s departure.
Now a Mirror report has claimed Henry and FSG have rejected a massive takeover bid of almost £ 3 billion.
Message from John W Henry to Liverpool supporters. pic.twitter.com/pHW3RbOcKu
– Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 21, 2021
The interested buyer would be based in the Middle East. In addition, other potential bidders, most of whom are based in the Middle East, are reportedly waiting to see if the Reds hierarchy changes their minds on the club’s sale.
FSG paid around £ 300million to take over Liverpool in 2010. And for the most part the company has been a godsend for the club by bringing in key players, investing in the stadium and helping the Reds win some major trophies in recent years.
Fowler on FSG selling Liverpool.
In light of this, Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler claimed it was the ‘right time’ for FSG to sell the club.
“If the Liverpool owners were considering selling the club then it would probably be a good time,” Fowler wrote in his column for the Mirror.
“It’s hard to see how they can fully regain the confidence of the fans, having messed up the disastrous Super League plans.
“Maybe the Old Trafford Glazers can get away with hiding, but I think it will be difficult at Anfield.
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