Liverpool have been put up for sale by owners Fenway Sports Group, according to a report.
The American sports investment company - founded by principal Reds owner John W Henry - have been in control of Liverpool for over 12 years since taking over in October 2010.
FSG replaced George N. Gillett, Jr. and Tom Hicks at the helm at Anfield and have overseen wide-scale stadium and training ground improvements, as well as hiring Jurgen Klopp in 2015.
However, Henry and co have not been without criticism in recent years, notably for the club's involvement in the failed European Super League project last year.
Three years ago, FSG attempted to trademark the name Liverpool but failed to do so after supporters group Spirit of Shankly publicly voiced their opposition to the initiative.
Now, The Athletic claims that Liverpool have officially been put up for sale by their owners, who have also come under fire for a lack of investment in the transfer market.
The report claims that Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are assisting with the process, although it remains to be seen if any offers will actually be received.
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However, FSG are open to entertaining bids for the club and have considered such moves in the past, but nothing has ever materialized after the owners opted against proceeding further with them.
A statement released by FSG to the publication stated that the American company would consider new shareholders if it was in Liverpool's best interests, saying: "There have been a number of recent changes of ownership and rumours of changes in ownership at EPL clubs and inevitably we are asked regularly about Fenway Sports Group's ownership in Liverpool.
"FSG has frequently received expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become shareholders in Liverpool.
"FSG has said before that under the right terms and conditions we would consider new shareholders if it was in the best interests of Liverpool as a club. FSG remains fully committed to the success of Liverpool, both on and off the pitch."
Since FSG took over at Liverpool in 2010, the Reds have won their first Premier League title, in addition to capturing the Champions League, the FA Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the Club World Cup, the Community Shield and two EFL Cups.
Henry is also overseeing a £80m redevelopment of the Anfield Road Stand after a £110m investment to upgrade the Main Stand, and the former project is due to be completed in the summer of 2023.
The Anfield capacity is set to increase to 61,000 for the 2023-24 season, and Liverpool also completed their £50m move to the AXA Training Centre in Kirkby under FSG in November 2020.
FSG also own the Boston Red Sox MLB team and took over as majority owners of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins in December 2021.
Ben Knapton
