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FSG in Liverpool meltdown amid bombshell takeover news – ‘Ridiculous’

Dakir Thanveer
Dakir Thanveer

FSG continue to divide opinion among the Liverpool fanbase despite the Reds’ success under them.

John Henry and Co. have steadied the ship at Anfield since taking over from Tom Hicks and George Gillett in 2010, leading the Merseyside-based club to their first league title in 30 years in 2020.

Liverpool have also added the UEFA Champions League and four other trophies to their cabinet in recent years, and are on course to win the Premier League again this season.

However, the FSG’s self-sustenance model has often been a cause of frustration for the fans, with the owners’ reluctance to invest money into the Reds sometimes leading to a lack of transfer activity.

Liverpool owner John Henry
Liverpool owner John Henry could invest into Malaga

FSG plot Malaga takeover to kick off multi-club model

FSG have made no secret of their desire to start their own multi-club model, as evidenced by the appointment of Michael Edwards as the ownership group’s chief executive of football operations.

Liverpool fans will remember that the prospect of being involved in a multi-club model was what convinced Edwards to come back into the fold after initially leaving Anfield in 2022.

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Henry and Co. were notably in talks to buy Bordeaux recently, but pulled out of negotiations after further deliberation.

However, FSG are back in the market to buy a new club to add to their portfolio, with Malaga on their agenda this time.

The Liverpool owners are exploring a deal to buy the Spanish second division club, according to David Ornstein.

The journalist reported via The Athletic website on Saturday (29 March) that a delegation visited Malaga’s facilities in February as they ponder acquiring Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani’s 51 per cent stake there.

Liverpool to follow Manchester City and Chelsea

It remains to be seen if FSG will move forward with their plans to buy Malaga, as they also face competition from PSG owners Qatar Sports Investments (QSI).

Nevertheless, Liverpool fans are not pleased to hear the news, especially in the wake of the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.

One supporter described FSG as “ridiculous”, while others expressed their frustration.

Some supporters, though, saw the lighter side of things, making jokes about how FSG could now use Malaga to deny Alexander-Arnold winning silverware at Real Madrid.

One fan said it would be yet another “masterclass” from Edwards to buy Malaga ahead of QSI.

A lot has been said about owners adopting a multi-club model, but the truth is that football is headed in that direction, and FSG cannot be faulted for jumping on the bandwagon.

The negative reaction towards Henry and Co. wanting to buy Malaga is irrational, as it would not have a direct impact on Liverpool’s transfer budget in the summer.

As mentioned above, FSG have set the foundations for a self-sustenance model at Anfield, meaning the Reds would fund transfers with money they generate themselves.

Premier League giants Manchester City and Chelsea have adopted the multi-club model so far, and Liverpool could follow suit.

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