United States financial investment company RedBird Capital Partners think about upping stake in Liverpool owners FSG, a relocation which might make another ₤ 1bn and enable them to maintain ownership of Merseyside club
United States financial investment company RedBird Capital Partners are thinking about upping their stake in Liverpool’s owners.
It is comprehended initial talks in between RedBird and Liverpool owners FSG have actually occurred.
The group paid ₤ 533million for an 11 percent stake in FSG in 2021 – providing an indirect stake in the Anfield club.
RedBird are now actively checking out whether to increase their financial investment in a relocation that might make FSG ₤ 1billion and enable them to maintain ownership of Liverpool.
A source near the company stated: ‘There is a growing sensation that FSG are not thinking about offering Liverpool, and are significantly drawn to the concept of offering another minority stakeholding. An additional 20% sale of FSG might create ₤ 1billion.’
‘ FSG are likewise viewing the sale of Manchester United with interest. If United costs ₤ 7billion, then the marketplace worth of Liverpool might increase considerably.’
RedBird have actually have distanced themselves from owning the club outright, nevertheless it is comprehended they might be responsive to increasing their stake with John Henry’s business, having actually purchased air conditioner Milan and a bulk shareholding in Toulouse.
FSG have actually likewise held initial talks with other interested celebrations consisting of the Qatar Financial investment Authority.
It is comprehended QIA would choose to purchase a managing stake in Liverpool, while FSG have actually indicated their choice for the sale of a minority share.
Liverpool fan group Spirit of Shankly and Manchester United Fans Trust signed up with forces today to require the upcoming Federal government White Paper on Football to enhance the guidelines around who can own and run football clubs in England.
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