Liverpool Football Club owner John Henry says he is not selling the club

FSG also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox and the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins.

FSG came out with a statement in November in response to reports that they had enlisted the help of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to sound out potential buyers over a sale.

Chelsea had just been sold to an investment group led by Todd Boehly for £4.25bn and reports were emerging that the Glazers could be open to investment in, or the sale of, Manchester United.

“There have been a number of recent changes of ownership and rumours of changes in ownership at EPL clubs and inevitably we are asked regularly about Fenway Sports Group’s ownership in Liverpool,” a statement read.

“FSG has frequently received expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become shareholders in Liverpool. FSG has said before that under the right terms and conditions we would consider new shareholders if it was in the best interests of Liverpool as a club.

“FSG remains fully committed to the success of Liverpool, both on and off the pitch.”