Liverpool face mega takeover bid as Saudi and Qatari chiefs 'join forces'

A wealthy consortium involving high-profile figures from Saudi Arabia and Qatar is preparing a mammoth bid to take control of Liverpool, according to reports. Current owners FSG, led by John W. Henry, have put the club up for sale with Jurgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk trying to allay fan concerns.

Publicly, FSG say inviting new investment that would allow them to retain control of Liverpool remains a possibility, but say a full sale would be the preferred outcome. They bought the club in 2010 and, if a sale takes place in the coming weeks, they should make a huge profit.

The takeover of Chelsea by Todd Boehly and Clearlake for £2.5bn earlier this year has reportedly sparked interest from Premier League owners and claims the Saudi-Qatari consortium would be ready to open bidding for Liverpool at £3.2 billion. .

At this price, the Reds would be subject to the most expensive club sale in Premier League history, but FSG are believed to be unwilling to rush into a decision and other bidders are invited to come forward.

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Investors from Saudi Arabia and Qatar have reportedly chosen to join forces in an attempt to boost their chances of acquiring the Reds, avoiding the prospect of a one-upmanship. suggest that the individuals involved are private investors with close ties to their respective states.

Nevertheless, sources familiar with the deal are confident the takeover could be approved by the FA following the acquisition of Newcastle United by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund in October last year . Joining forces between the Saudis and the Qataris would be a telling undertaking, given that the two countries severed all ties as recently as 2017 following allegations that Qatar supports terrorism.

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The relationship has stabilized in 2021, however, and a joint takeover of Liverpool could be a significant symbol of the growing bond between the nations. Since being taken over by its own Saudi-led consortium, Newcastle have propelled the Premier League to third place during the World Cup break.

It is also believed that a group of German investors are vying to take over at Anfield, and they are believed to be further along in preparing their bid. A wave of Premier League sales could take place...