During the adventure Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group has understood that it has rejected a takeover bid of almost £ 3 billion for the Merseyside club.
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Owner John W Henry has come under heavy pressure from fans to sell the club over the past week, following the news of his plans to become the founder of the controversial erupting Super League.
Henry rejected an offer to the club Michael Regan / Getty Images
His decision to join without consulting the players, manager Jurgen Klopp or the supporters has upset Liverpool’s fan base – and they are even more frustrated to hear reports that Henry has recently turned down a huge bid for the club.
The Mirror claims that Henry received an offer close to £ 3 billion before the announcement of the proposed Super League, and it is believed to have been from an interested Middle Eastern party.
But the American owner rejected their mega-offer, despite the huge losses he suffered in the past year. Liverpool, like all clubs, were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, recording a total of £ 120 million in lost revenue.
The Super League was Henry’s way of recovering those losses, but the idea was met with rage from supporters and he quickly backed down – along with all the other members of the Premier League “big sex”. He also issued a public apology for his behavior, specifically asking Klopp and the players that their forgiveness had failed to involve them in the decision.
John W Henry’s message to Liverpool supporters. pic.twitter.com/pHW3RbOcKu
– Liverpool FC (@LFC) 21 April 2021
Henry’s words have done little to calm things down on Merseyside, and many are still demanding that he sell out and leave the club. Other potential buyers are waiting, eager to see if the owner will bow to the press and give way.
FSG have had success on the pitch since acquiring Reds in 2010, ending the club’s 30-year wait for a Premier League title in 2020. But decisions outside the pitch, such as the formation of the Super League and the decision to lay off staff at the start of the pandemic, have been questioned. their values.
