Reliable journalist Ben Jacobs has shared a big update on the potential sale of Liverpool. Here are the key points from his report.
🗞️ FSG's preference is 'full sale', not selling shares, although they are open to the latter as well.
⏳ The sale 'may happen sooner rather than later'. It doesn't mean tomorrow or this month but 'the wheels are in motion'.
♻️ The sale process won't affect Liverpool's budget for transfers in January and in the summer.
🇺🇸 An American investor buying Liverpool is more likely than one coming from another country.
🗞️ One particular group is already deep into discussions with FSG. After the news about a potential sale broke, new possible bidders have emerged.
🦅 Crystal Palace co-owners Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment are interested and their ownership of the Eagles won't be a problem.
💰 The price Liverpool are expected to be sold is $3.7bn (£3.1bn), more than what Chelsea went for in spring ($3.1bn; £2.3bn at that time).
😍 FSG would carefully pick a new owner. If there is no one they deem suitable, they would keep the club instead of selling to the wrong group. Bidders will be evaluated on their strategy for Liverpool.
