Report: 70-year-old could now buy Liverpool from FSG after failing to purchase Manchester United

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Liverpool could now be sold to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Fenway Sports Group (FSG) decide to sell, after he failed to purchase Manchester United.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe could move on to Liverpool

Well, the 70-year-old has previously admitted that he wanted to buy Manchester United, although the Glazers were unwilling to sell.

The Oldham-born billionaire instead purchased OGC Nice in France, while he also has a significant stake in the Mercedes Formula One team.

Now, however, Ratcliffe could buy Liverpool.

That is according to the Mirror, who believe there is expected to be interest from the Middle East as well.

Ratcliffe – the founder of chemical giant Ineos – is said to be worth $11.7bn (£10.2bn) according to Forbes, making him the richest man in Britain and the 55th wealthiest person on the planet.

The Manchester United fan also owns Britain’s America’s Cup sailing team, as well as professional cycling team Ineos Grenadiers and Swiss Super League side FC Lausanne-Sport.

Interestingly, Ratcliffe was keen to buy Chelsea after Government sanctions forced Roman Abramovich to sell the Blues earlier this year, although he was not interested in paying the £2.5bn asking price.

According to the Mirror, Todd Boehly ended up paying £4.3bn for the Blues, which seems to have turned the head of John Henry.

FSG could make a fortune from selling Liverpool

It is no wonder that Boehly turned Henry’s head with his £4.3bn purchase of Chelsea, as the 73-year-old bought Liverpool for just £300m back in 2010.

The Mirror believe Henry now wants £4bn for the Reds, which would land him a remarkable profit if Ratcliffe or another interested party came forward and made an offer.

Liverpool’s resurgence under Jürgen Klopp, which has led to a Premier League title, one Champions League success, and also victories in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, have clearly grown the club’s value significantly.

Be sure to keep an eye on this situation – Liverpool are in fantastic shape, which makes them a very attractive proposition on the market, so a buyer will surely be found.