Liverpool are not for sale and their owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have not received any approaches regarding the club with links to Elon Musk.
Errol Musk, the father of the world’s richest man, has insisted his son would be interested in buying the Reds, although no offers have been made.
FSG, which bought the team for £300m in 2010, has previously sought external investment but a full sale has never been considered.
Musk’s father said this when asked if his son would be interested in acquiring Liverpool. Times Radio: “I can’t comment on that. Prices will increase.”
When asked for his answer, he added: “Oh, yes, but that doesn’t mean he’ll buy it.
“Of course he wants to do that. Anyone would want to do that. Me too.”
Last May, Forbes valued Liverpool at £4.3 billion, making them the fourth most valuable club.
However, this is just over 1% of Musk’s total net worth (about 340 billion pounds).
His father went on to talk about Musk’s family’s ties to the city of Liverpool, which could explain the rumored interest.
“His grandmother was born in Liverpool and we have relatives there as well,” he said. “I was lucky that we knew quite a bit about the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family.”
“That’s why we have a connection with Liverpool.”
Elon Musk pictured with Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner
Can Elon Musk buy Liverpool?
Sky Sports News Senior Correspondent Kaveh Solhekol:
“Liverpool is not for sale. The owners have not received any offers or approaches from anyone, including Elon Musk or his family.
“It is true to say that Liverpool’s owners were looking for external investment about two and a half years ago, but nothing came of those talks.
“A few years ago John Henry, the owner of FSG, came out and said the club was not for sale. He also said he would not own Liverpool forever, but at the moment there is no indication that he is interested in selling the club or anything.
“If he really wanted to buy Liverpool there would be nothing stopping him other than the Liverpool fans. The first hurdle will be convincing Liverpool’s owners to sell the club. We know there is a price for everything. I know.
“We know Elon Musk is the richest man in the world, but he needs to pass the Premier League owner and manager test.
“He’s a controversial figure, but if you look at the test, he’s likely to pass. If we’re going to have an independent football regulator, he’ll have to get through the hurdles of an independent football regulator. He has so much money that he’ll probably do what he wants. You will be able to.
“The problem he will face is about Liverpool supporters, because everyone knows that Liverpool is a club with roots in the community. They have supporters who believe in social justice, equality and diversity. “I don’t know if the fans would accept someone like Elon Musk, the owner of that club.”
Liverpool’s current ownership situation
Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
Liverpool booed and Arne Slot avoided social media and headlines about player contracts and performances, instead focusing on improving ahead of Spurs.
Last year Liverpool recorded a pre-tax loss of £9m, after which managing director Andy Hughes said: “Running this great club in a financially sustainable way and in line with football’s operating principles has been a challenge since FSG took over LFC in 2010. “It was our top priority,” he said.
Results from last season are due to be announced next month and a year without Champions League football is likely to put further pressure on finances.
In February 2023, majority owner Henry dismissed speculation about a sale, saying: “Are we going to be in the UK forever? No. Are we selling LFC? Have we sold anything in the last 20-plus years?”
Later that year, FSG sold a minority stake to US investment firm Dynasty Equity, and then chairman Mike Gordon said FSG’s long-term commitment to Liverpool was “stronger than ever”.
The club is currently locked in a contract deadlock with three key players – Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Their contracts all expire in the summer.
