According to sources, Liverpool is in exploratory talks with a £373 billion sovereign wealth fund
According to Football Insider, Liverpool has initiated exploratory buyout talks with the Qatar Investment Authority.
QIA is thought to prefer acquiring a controlling position in the Premier League heavyweights, whose owners Fenway Sports Group have indicated a preference for the sale of a minority part at first.
Qatar Sports Investment (QSI), a subsidiary of the QIA, owns a majority investment in French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, but early this year announced a desire to expand into the Premier League.
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, worth £373 billion according to Bloomberg, has been linked to takeovers of Manchester United and Liverpool following announcements from both clubs that they are open to investment.
The Athletic reported in November that Liverpool owners FSG were considering selling the club, however it remained unclear if they would prefer a minority investment over a full acquisition.
FSG took control Liverpool in 2010, and the club celebrated its 10-year milestone at Anfield by winning its first Premier League title in 2020.
The American ownership group also oversaw Liverpool’s sixth Champions League title in 2019, which they won against Tottenham in the final.
Following their participation in the European Super League campaign in April 2021, FSG came under intense scrutiny from fans and experts.
The Reds were one of six Premier League clubs that comprised the original members of the breakaway league, but they decided to withdraw due to public outcry.
This season, they have received more criticism from Liverpool fans for their lack of expenditure during transfer windows.
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