Liverpool £2bn takeover shock: FSG want investment not a sale

Owners have rejected a huge offer from Abu Dhabi and the reactions of fans speak volumes

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Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah in action against Manchester United in the Premier League
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Just when things seemed to be going smoothly for Liverpool with the prospect of a genuine title challenge this year, news of an attempted £2bn takeover has emerged. This is prompting speculation over the club’s future under the ownership of the US-based Fenway Sports Group.

The offer was made by the cousin of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour, reports the Daily Mail.

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