Liverpool Owners FSG Will 'Consider' New Shareholders Amid Sale Reports
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Boston-based FSG confirmed they could potentially accept new shareholders but stopped short of saying the Reds were now on the market.
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group say they are open to considering new shareholders as reports swirl that the Premier League club have been put up for sale. The Athletic reported on Monday that US-based FSG is "inviting offers" for the 19-time English champions. FSG, who bought Liverpool in 2010, are reported to have asked investment banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to assist with the evaluation process. ESPN said FSG would be willing to sell a "controlling stake" in the club, with an information memorandum detailing the possible sale reportedly sent to potential investors last month.
Boston-based FSG confirmed they could potentially accept new shareholders but stopped short of saying the Reds were now on the market.
"There have been a number of recent changes of ownership and rumours of changes in ownership at Premier League clubs," an FSG statement said on Monday.
"Inevitably we are asked regularly about Fenway Sports Group's ownership in Liverpool.
"FSG has frequently received expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become shareholders in Liverpool.
