A reliable Liverpool journalist has described investment talks as “relatively well advanced,” with a deal “possible” before the end of the season
Fenway Sports Group began looking for new investment in Liverpool in November, and talks have been ongoing for the past five months.
In February, John W. Henry confirmed that FSG would keep their asset, putting an end to speculation about an outright sale, while March brought news that “major media companies” were involved.
Liberty Media, which owns Formula One among other things, was one of them, though it remains to be seen whether a deal with the American conglomerate will be reached.
However, progress appears to have been made in negotiations, with The Athletic’s James Pearce explaining in a recent Q&A that talks are “relatively well advanced.”
The journalist went on to say that he had the impression that “something could be agreed upon before the end of the season.”
While this is not definitive news, it is encouraging as FSG seeks to raise additional funds ahead of the summer transfer window, which closes on May 28.
FSG president Mike Gordon recently resumed duties as club president after a winter break, providing some stability in the process.
The imminent departure of sporting director Julian Ward, who is set to leave at the end of the season in June, remains a source of concern.
Pearce did say elsewhere that Ward’s replacement would be “sorted out over the next month,” with other sources saying it would be an external appointment.
As Liverpool works on a crucial rebuilding project this summer, it appears that the pieces are starting to fall into place.
Whenever a new investment deal is announced, FSG will retain a majority stake.
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