Despite Anfield’s recent upgrades, Liverpool are unlikely to be sold outright to Sheikh Jassim and the Nine Two Fund. FSG’s intention is to retain control of the club, as evidenced by their recent cash injection from Dynasty Equity.
Liverpool’s transfer targets include Pedro Neto and Jared Bowen, who are lining up a move for Mohamed Salah.The outright sale of Liverpool to Sheikh Jassim and the Nine Two Foundation remains an unlikely outcome, despite the latest Anfield update from GIVEMESPORT reporter Ben Jacobs. Rumors about Liverpool’s ownership situation have been swirling since Fenway Sports Group sought investment in Liverpool last year, but the situation appears to have changed somewhat since then.FSG’s stay at Anfield could be nearing its endIs the club for sale or not?
That’s a question Liverpool fans have been wondering since last November when reports emerged that FSG were looking to invest in the club. It took several months to get a full response and FSG finally made clear their intention to continue to rule the Premier League.
Although things are a bit tense, FSG will likely see their wishes fulfilled through Dynay Equity, a cash-generating minority investment in a New York-based sports investment fund. The transaction, which is expected to be completed in September 2023, is expected to help repay debt incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as boost business activity and infrastructure development.
Of course, this is slightly less than the overall sale of FSG announced last year, but it shows that Liverpool’s owners are willing to relinquish control. This has raised doubts that FSG could be tempted to sell the club outright if its finances meet the requirements.
Ben Jacobs – Liverpool and Sheikh Jassim UpdateAsked what might happen to Sheikh Jassim following his recent sacking from Manchester United, Jacobs referred to the story linking the Qatari businessman to Liverpool. However, a credible journalist dismissed the claims and dismissed the idea of Jassim buying the Merseyside outfit.“I think Liverpool are 100% open to selling at this stage and I remember that’s what the Nine Two Foundation want for the football club. Given that Dynasty bought a small stake and FSG did, it would be very difficult to buy Liverpool now.”There is no evidence that Sheikh Jassim mentioned Liverpool or considered Liverpool, so why did he say that?”
According to a report by 90 Minutes, Liverpool have been interested in Neto for some time and even sent a scout to watch him during the October international break.
He is likely to remain under contract at Wolves until the summer of 2027, but it is thought he could sell Molineux if the Premier League side can meet their demands. Journalist Neil Moxley recently told GIVEMESPORT that Neto could be worth around £70m and Wolves could consider a sale if the price suits.Neto is said to have signed to cover or even replace Mohamed Salah, who Saudi Arabia is interested in. Al Ittihad are expected to sign the Egyptian winger in January or in the summer transfer window, despite a £150m bid being rejected in the summer.
Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT last month that United intend to do without Salah and that Al Ittihad’s efforts could increase. Salah has less than two years left on his £350,000-a-week contract, meaning Liverpool could be persuaded to cash in if the deal is good value for them.
Elsewhere, West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen has also been identified as a possible target for the Anfield side, with Liverpool ‘monitoring’ the forward. That’s according to Dean Jones, who told GIVEMESPORT earlier in the season that Bowen is a player Liverpool are interested in and could start looking for big money in a future move despite the England international’s recent contract extension.
