Are Liverpool FC on the cusp of a £700m Middle Eastern takeover?

Liverpool FC are said to be on the cusp of a £700m takeover by an unnamed Middle Eastern billionaire.

According to the Daily Star, a member of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour’s family has set aside the nine-figure sum with a view to acquiring the Reds from their current owner, Fenway Sports Group.

Liverpool’s value has skyrocketed in recent years, growing from £300m when Fenway acquired the club six years ago to a reported £650m today.

In its report, the Daily Star has suggested that United Arab Emirates president Sheikh Khalifa is the secret bidder.

Said to be worth £30bn, Khalifa is the half brother of City owner Mansour.

Analysis

Like all Premier League takeover rumours, we have to take the whispers of Sheikh Khalifa’s interest in the Reds with a grain of salt.

Nevertheless supporters, stakeholders and rivals alike will no doubt be monitoring club news closely over the coming months for confirmation or denial of the takeover bid.

If the rumour proves to be true, the boost to LFC’s coffers will likely give the club the necessary headroom to unlock further growth.

But if Liverpool were valued at £300m when Fenway entered the mix in 2010 and they’re bought for £700m in 2016, just how much will they be worth by the time 2022 rolls around? And what kind of on-pitch lineup would the club boast with support from such a wealthy owner?

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