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Liverpool’s current owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), are once again linked to a massive takeover bid, this time from the Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) group.
QSI, which has deep pockets thanks to Qatar’s vast resources, is reportedly looking to secure a deal worth £5 billion to buy the club.
Since Qatar’s World Cup win in 2010, the Gulf nation has invested heavily in football, becoming a major player in the sport worldwide.
According to TBR Football, this potential bid comes as no surprise, given the increasing influence of Qatar in football, particularly within the Premier League.
Liverpool, historically, has had connections to the Middle East. Before Sheikh Mansour took over at Manchester City, there were discussions about a potential takeover of Liverpool by Qatari investors.
At the moment, Manchester City and Newcastle United are the only Premier League clubs directly owned by a Gulf state, but Qatar’s influence can be felt across the league.
FSG, for example, has ties to Abu Dhabi through its partnership with RedBird Capital, which works closely with the UAE’s IMI entity.
The presence of beIN Sports, Qatar’s official broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa, also gives Qatar an indirect stake in the Premier League through its lucrative media deal.
Even sponsorships are another sign of Qatar’s financial reach. Everton, Liverpool’s Merseyside rivals, has been in talks about naming their stadium after Qatar Airways.
Before FSG decided not to sell Liverpool outright in 2022, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund was reportedly one of the interested parties in buying the club, alongside Saudi investors.
QSI’s renewed interest could signal another shift in the power dynamics of football, with Qatar potentially making its move in the Premier League once again.
This article was updated 5 hours ago