{"id":9879,"date":"2023-01-22T08:47:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-22T08:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/report-liverpool-in-takeover-talks-with-qatar-investment-authority-representatives\/"},"modified":"2023-01-22T08:47:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T08:47:42","slug":"report-liverpool-in-takeover-talks-with-qatar-investment-authority-representatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/report-liverpool-in-takeover-talks-with-qatar-investment-authority-representatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Liverpool in takeover talks with Qatar Investment Authority representatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"45.768975528826\">\n<p>Liverpool are reportedly in talks with officials representing the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) about a possible takeover.<\/p>\n<p>In November, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) used the services of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to put together a sales presentation to attract new investment to the club.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.webp 1400w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.jpg 1400w\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"John Henry FSG J\u00fcrgen Klopp\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTkyMDAzMzQ3MDM5OTIxNjA3\/imago1014145921h.jpg\" height=\"1782\" width=\"2571\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\" itemprop=\"author\"><span>IMAGO\/PA image<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\"\/>\n<p>Despite their claims to remain fully committed to Liverpool, FSG are reportedly open to outright acquisitions or minority investments.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, rumors began circulating on social media about an interest from Qatar, but it was ultimately downplayed on several fronts.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mailsport\/status\/1616929921183498244?s=46&amp;t=WL1--XY_ZG5wHL1E9mkM5g\" onclick=\"return phoenixTrackClickEvent(this, event);\" target=\"_blank\">new report<\/a> but, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexmiller73?s=21&amp;t=WL1--XY_ZG5wHL1E9mkM5g\" onclick=\"return phoenixTrackClickEvent(this, event);\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Miller<\/a> It suggests that the Anfield hierarchy is in talks with QIA officials regarding the acquisition.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<p>A sports finance journalist claims in an email that a Qatari sovereign wealth fund is interested in an outright takeover or a majority stake, but will walk away if no deal can be found.<\/p>\n<section class=\"m-in-content-recommendation m-detail--in-content-recommendation h-isolated-styles mm-component-stack--is-body-item\">\n<p><span>scroll to continue<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>On the pitch, Liverpool were again disappointed by Saturday&#8217;s 0-0 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League and look desperate for reinforcements if they try to regain their place at the top of the game.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.webp 1400w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.jpg 1400w\"><img class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"Liverpool Chelsea Alison Madrik\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MzI5Njk2NjY4ODUzNTYy\/imago1022583345h.jpg\" height=\"3130\" width=\"4806\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\" itemprop=\"author\"><span>IMAGO\/PA image<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Reds fans are desperate for new investment in the club to allow manager J\u00fcrgen Klopp to oversee the squad rebuilding it needs.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen if the reports of the meeting with the QIA will lead to anything, but it doesn&#8217;t seem to go away.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<hr class=\"mm-horizontal-rule mm-horizontal-rule--hr1\"\/>\n<p><strong>Read more Liverpool coverage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<hr class=\"mm-horizontal-rule mm-horizontal-rule--hr1\"\/>\n<p class=\"is-aligned-center\"><strong>follow<\/strong><strong>    on: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LFCTransferRoom\" onclick=\"return phoenixTrackClickEvent(this, event);\" target=\"_blank\">twitter<\/a> | | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify |<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/__i\/rss\/rd\/articles\/CBMie2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNpLmNvbS9zb2NjZXIvbGl2ZXJwb29sL25ld3MvcmVwb3J0LWxpdmVycG9vbC1pbi10YWtlb3Zlci10YWxrcy13aXRoLXFhdGFyLWludmVzdG1lbnQtYXV0aG9yaXR5LXJlcHJlc2VudGF0aXZlc9IBgAFodHRwczovL3d3dy5zaS5jb20vc29jY2VyL2xpdmVycG9vbC8uYW1wL25ld3MvcmVwb3J0LWxpdmVycG9vbC1pbi10YWtlb3Zlci10YWxrcy13aXRoLXFhdGFyLWludmVzdG1lbnQtYXV0aG9yaXR5LXJlcHJlc2VudGF0aXZlcw?oc=5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Liverpool are reportedly in talks with officials representing the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) about a possible takeover. 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