When asked about selling Liverpool, FSG chief John W Henry responded in five words.

Liverpool is owned by both John W Henry and FSG. The Reds are going through a moment of transition, and Henry has been questioned again whether he will sell the Anfield club.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) CEO John W Henry rarely speaks, but in a rare interview, the Liverpool owner discussed a variety of themes.

In a series of interviews for a feature with the Financial Times, Henry briefly discussed Liverpool FC and his other sporting clubs, including the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Penguins. And he attempted to downplay the possibility of selling any of those assets.

Henry praised Jurgen Klopp’s’simply fantastic’ Anfield tenure. “The force of his personality and emotions lifted all of us who support the club to a level I’ve not seen before anywhere,” he stated.

When asked if he would ever sell the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool, or the Pittsburgh Penguins, Henry responded, “My wife and I live and work in Boston. We are committed to the city and region. So the Sox will not be for sale.”

That does not directly address the potential of Liverpool being sold at some point, as FSG has just attracted financing. It sold a minority ownership in Liverpool to US private equity group Dynasty Equity in September, following rumours that the entire club was for sale. However, Henry noted, “We generally don’t sell assets.”

To move past the Klopp era, FSG has made several fresh appointments behind the scenes. Michael Edwards has been named as the group’s football CEO, while Julian Ward is working alongside him. Meanwhile, Richard Hughes is the Reds’ new sporting director, and Pedro Marques, a highly rated technical director, has joined from Benfica.

The moves will help Liverpool move forward, but FSG also intends to extend its football portfolio. The process of choosing a second team to join what would become a multi-club format is beginning, and Edwards would oversee both operations with a much broader remit than the position he vacated in 2021.

Liverpool.com says: FSG has made mistakes at Liverpool in the past, but it is apparent that long-term planning has begun. The multi-club approach being used is something Reds fans should keep an eye on. While many may find it unpleasant, Edwards has already stated that he sees it as the sport’s future. Liverpool and FSG will not want to go left behind.

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Following the announcement of Manchester United’s transfer statement, Liverpool is “leading race for £102 million” midfielder.

Joao Neves, a midfielder for Benfica, is reportedly being linked to Liverpool in a mega-money transfer.

According to reports, Liverpool will have competition this summer from Chelsea, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich in the fight for Benfica midfield player Joao Neves.

The 19-year-old midfielder’s breakout season, which saw him play in 55 games across all competitions, has been linked to a big-money move away from the Estadio da Luz.

Shortly after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority ownership was disclosed in January, Neves was linked to a move to United; however, Benfica denied rumours that the Portugal international was in talks to move to Old Trafford.

O Jogo, however, claims that Neves will be the focus of an enormous financial bidding battle involving some of the best teams in Europe. The Reds, United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain are all rumoured to be interested in signing the 19-year-old. Liverpool and the other three Premier League teams are allegedly “leading the race” for the midfield player, though.

According to the article, if Neves were to leave Benfica this summer, the team would require any potential bidders to fulfil his £102.3 million release clause.

When asked in February about his future at Benfica, Neves responded, “Will you be staying at Benfica next year? Nothing about the upcoming season is guaranteed. Right now, I would like to remain at Benfica, but we shall see—you never know. His current deal with Benfica expires in 2028.