Liverpool are not for sale and their owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have not received any approach for the club due to their links to Elon Musk.
The world’s richest man’s father, Errol Musk, claimed his son was interested in buying the Reds, although there were no offers.
FSG, who bought the team for £300m in 2010, have previously sought outside investment but a full sale has never been considered.
Asked if his son would be interested in buying “Liverpool”, Musk’s father answered Times Radio: “I can’t comment on that, they will make it more expensive.”
When pressed for an answer, he added: “Oh yeah, but that doesn’t mean he’s buying it.
“He would, yes, obviously. Anyone would, and so would I.”
Last May, Forbes ranked Liverpool as the fourth most valuable club, valued at £4.3 billion.
However, this represents just over one per cent of Musk’s total net worth, which is believed to be around £340 billion.
His father went on to talk about the Musk family’s ties to the city of Liverpool, which may explain the interest in the rumors.
He said: “His grandmother was born in Liverpool and we have relatives in Liverpool and we were lucky enough to know quite a few Beatles because they grew up with some of my family.
“So we’re linked to Liverpool, you know?”
Elon Musk posed for a photo with Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner
Can Elon Musk buy “Liverpool”?
Sky Sports News Chief Correspondent Kaveh Solhekol.
Liverpool is not for sale, the owners have not received any offers or approaches from anyone, including Elon Musk or any member of his family.
“It is true to say that about two and a half years ago, the owners of “Liverpool” were looking for foreign investment, but nothing came of those negotiations.
“A few years ago, John Henry, the owner of FSG, came out and said the club was not for sale. He also said they won’t own Liverpool forever, but at the moment there is no indication they are interested in selling.” question: whatever the club.
“If he really wanted to buy Liverpool, nothing would stop him but the Liverpool fans. The first hurdle would be to convince the owners of Liverpool to sell the club, we know everything has a price.
“We know Elon Musk is the richest man in the world but he has to pass the test of Premier League owners and directors.
“He’s a controversial figure, but if you look at the test, he’ll have a good chance of passing it. Then he’ll clear the hurdle of an independent football regulator. He’s got so much money that he can do whatever he wants is
“The problem will be with Liverpool fans, because everyone knows they are a club rooted in the community. They have supporters who believe in social justice and diversity. I’m not sure those fans will accept someone like Elon Musk as their club the owner.”
Liverpool’s current ownership situation
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With Liverpool buzzing, Arne Slott is staying away from social media and the headlines about his players’ contracts and performances, instead focusing on improving ahead of Spurs.
Last year, Liverpool made a loss in excess of £9m, after which chief executive Andy Hughes said: “Operating this great club in a financially sustainable manner and in accordance with the principles of football governance has been our priority since FSG acquired LFC in 2010.”
Last season’s results will be announced next month, and a year without Champions League football is likely to mean another squeeze on finances.
In February 2023, principal owner Henry put an end to speculation of a sale, saying: “Will we be in England forever? Have we sold anything in the last 20+ years?”
Later that year, FSG sold a minority stake to American investment firm Dynasty Equity, at which time chairman Mike Gordon said FSG’s long-term commitment to Liverpool “remains as strong as ever”.
The club are currently in a contract stalemate with three of their key players – Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold – their three highest earners – all on deals that expire in the summer.
