While Manchester United's transfer fiasco is still hotly debated, fellow Premier League giants Liverpool have suddenly had a change in the wind, announcing on Tuesday (21) that they are suspending plans for a sale. Club chairman John Henry made it clear that he has no intention of selling control of Liverpool and instead wants to bring in new investors. The news disappointed many fans who were opposed to John Henry. Liverpool is said to be planning to hire German director Magus Gossage as the new "helmsman" in order to rebuild the declining dynasty.
Last November, Liverpool chairman Tom Warner announced that he was seeking a buyer to take over the club, attracting interest from wealthy businessmen in India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United States. However, John Warner and his wife were at the Boston Red Sox practice field for an email interview with a reporter when the Boston Sports Journal broke the bombshell news about Liverpool's sale.
When asked if the Boston Red Sox might be sold like Liverpool, John Henry replied, I'm aware of the many discussions about Liverpool, and I'll reiterate the fact that the club is just going through some procedures. Will we stay in England forever? No. Are we selling Liverpool? No. Are we looking for new investors for Liverpool? Yes, we are. Will this happen? I believe it will, but it won't be a formal takeover. Have we tried to sell anything in the last 20 years?
Since John Henry's Fenway Sports Group officially took over Liverpool in 2010, although the team has achieved outstanding results including winning the UEFA Champions League and winning the Premier League title for the first time, it has invested relatively little in the transfer market, which has caused dissatisfaction among Liverpool fans. This season, due to the aging of the lineup coupled with the impact of injuries, Liverpool is currently ranked only 8th in the league, whether it can continue to participate in the UEFA Europa League next season is still an unknown.
With John Henry deciding not to sell his plate, Liverpool are ready to rebuild their dynasty. The Liverpool Echo reported that the club is preparing to hire a new director, targeting Frankfurt's director Magus Gossage, who is expected to launch a rebuilding program for Liverpool in the summer, targeting stars including England internationals such as Zudi Binningham and Mason Mount.
