Liverpool owners FSG 'not in talks' over potential £2.5bn deal

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group remain a company that is in ‘growth mode’.

While FSG opened themselves up to a potential sale of the Reds back in November, a move that quickly pivoted to an investment search, the firm’s principal, John Henry, clarified the position of the ownership group when it came to Liverpool in February.

In an interview with the Boston Sports Journal, Henry said: “I know there has been a lot of conversation and quotes about LFC, but I keep to the facts: we merely formalised an ongoing process.

"Will we be in England forever? No. Are we selling LFC? No. Are we 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?"

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In March, Henry, in an exclusive interview with the ECHO, reaffirmed that position, stating that FSG’s commitment to Liverpool was “stronger than ever.”

The focus for FSG, who continue to have dialogue with interested parties over a potential investment play into the football club, remains on growing their $10bn-plus empire, one that includes sporting assets such as the Reds, the Boston Red Sox (MLB), the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) and RFK Racing (NASCAR), as well as other facets of the business such as real estate and talent management.

While the multi-club strategy is something that has gained traction in European football in recent years, spearheaded by the likes of Manchester City owners City Football Group and RB Leipzig owners Red Bull, for FSG the focus on expanding their football portfolio has taken a back seat, with the