When Fenway Sports Group took over management of Liverpool, they would not have tolerated a Saudi buyout proposal, but one appears to be on the way.
The Reds are now on a record-breaking run under Arne Slot, sit proudly at the top of the Premier League, and plainly represent an appealing option for the Middle Eastern country.
Saudi Arabia is considering investing in either Liverpool or Chelsea
According to Statista, Liverpool have an enterprise value of 4.2 billion euros, but any business looking to conduct an aggressive takeover or otherwise at the club would undoubtedly have to pay far more than that amount.
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Given that the Saudi Public Investment Fund is reported to have $925 billion in assets (Reuters), a purchase of Liverpool would certainly be a little change for them.
According to The Independent, PIF is considering Chelsea as another prospective acquisition, and a controlling interest in either the West Londoners or Liverpool would almost certainly necessitate the sale of their controlling stake in Newcastle.
It is known that the purchase of the Magpies, as well as the lack of success on the pitch, has not generated as many positive headlines as the Saudis would like in their region, thus the ultimate goal must be to land one of English football’s big fish.
If discussions for the Blues progress, Behdad Eghbali, Todd Boehly, and Clearlake Capital will not be pushovers, thus the Saudis may consider Liverpool, a storied name in world football, to be a more feasible goal at this time.
Furthermore, their history and future goal appear to be more aligned with the path that PIF intends to take.
It’s unclear whether this news will deter Trent Alexander-Arnold from signing with Real Madrid, but it will undoubtedly give the England international pause.
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