Liverpool owner John Henry responds to possible club sale by FSG

Jacque Talbot

• 20 Feb 2023 18:10 GMT
• 3 min read

Liverpool owner John Henry has insisted the Premier League club is not for sale but that he is open to investment if the right offer is made.

The American’s business, Fenway Sports Group, of which he is the founder, admitted that they are open to hearing about investment in November following a report which claimed they were inviting offers to buy the club outright.

Ever since then, rumours have swirled suggesting that a full takeover could be in the works, but now Henry has doubled down on his previous stance, saying that FSG are in with Liverpool for the long term.

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Speaking to the Boston Sports Journal, Henry said: "Yes. I know there has been a lot of conversation and quotes about LFC (Liverpool Football Club), but I keep to the facts: we merely formalized an ongoing process.

"Will we be in England forever? No. Are we selling LFC? No. Are talking with investors about LFC? Yes. Will something happen there? I believe so, but it won't be a sale. Have we sold anything in the past 20+ years?"

FSG - the polarising owners

FSG has owned Liverpool since 2010 and their lack of investment last summer has made them a polarising firm among some fans.

The Athletic have reported today that were willing to sell the club if an attractive offer of around £4bn came in, but three months later and no offers were forthcoming.

FSG was formed in 2001 and bought Liverpool for £300m from Tom Hicks and George Gillett in 2010. During their reign, Liverpool ended up their 30-year wait for a Premier League title, as well as their sixth Champions League title.

It comes as the sale of rival Manchester United heats up, with bids coming in to buy the club, or take over a portion of the club’s stake.