Surprise new favourite emerges to buy Liverpool – six times richer than Man City owners

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A new group has emerged as the favorite to buy Liverpool, and they are six times wealthier than the owners of Manchester City.

The Athletic reported on Monday that Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) had put the club up for sale and had prepared a full presentation for potential buyers.

In response, FSG issued a statement claiming that it “remains fully committed to Liverpool’s success, both on and off the field.”

“There have been a number of recent changes in ownership and rumours of changes in ownership at EPL clubs, and inevitably we are asked about Fenway Sports Group’s ownership in Liverpool,” the statement said.

“FSG has received numerous expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become Liverpool shareholders.” FSG has previously stated that we would consider new shareholders under the right terms and conditions if it was in the best interests of Liverpool as a club.

“FSG remains fully committed to Liverpool’s success, both on and off the field.”

So far, potential future owners have included RedBird, an investment vehicle that already owns a 10% stake in Liverpool, and an oil-rich Middle Eastern backer. However, a new person has been identified as a potential buyer.

A new favorite

According to the Daily Star, Stephen Pagliuca and his investment firm Bain Capital are the new frontrunners to buy the Reds.

They are reported to have a combined net worth of £119 billion. Sheikh Mansour, the owner of Manchester City, is estimated to be worth around £17 billion.

Newcastle’s PIF owners, with a reported net worth of £320 billion, blow them all out of the water.

However, Pagliuca would provide Liverpool with significant wealth, while the club’s size would allow them more leeway in terms of FFP regulations than their Toon rivals.

According to the Star, FSG is most willing to sell their controlling stake to Pagliuca because current owner John W Henry knows the private equity investor well.

Pagliuca is the co-chairman of Bain, as well as the co-owner of NBA team the Boston Celtics and a 55% stake in Serie A side, Atalanta.