Elon Musk's interest in buying Liverpool as family connection to club explained
The businessman is reportedly interested in buying Liverpool FC
Elon Musk is reportedly interested in buying Liverpool FC, with the businessman's father explaining the family's surprising connection to the city.
Errol Musk was asked if his son was interested in buying the Premier League giants in a radio interview earlier this week and replied: "I can't comment on that, they'll [current owners Fenway Sports Group] raise the price. Oh yes, [he has expressed a desire], but that doesn't mean he's buying it."
He also told how the Musk family are "attached to Liverpool" as Elon's grandmother was from the city and they knew iconic Liverpudlian band The Beatles. "His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in Liverpool," Errol added.
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"And we were fortunate to know quite a lot of the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family. So, we are attached to Liverpool, you know."
Musk's estimated net worth is around £343billion and the South African is the current CEO of Tesla and owner of X. However, Liverpool have not been contacted by the billionaire and current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are understood to have no interest in selling, reports The Mirror.
They did sell a minority stake in the club to US investment firm Dynasty Equity in 2023, but FSG president Mike Gordon insisted they remained fully committed to Liverpool. "Our long-term commitment to Liverpool remains as strong as ever," Gordon said.
"We have always said that if there is an investment partner that is right for Liverpool then we would pursue the opportunity to help ensure the club's long-term financial resiliency and future growth.
"We look forward to building upon the long-standing relationship with Dynasty to further strengthen the club's financial position and sustain our ambitions for continued success on and off the pitch."
NBA star LeBron James also bought a two percent stake in Liverpool in 2011 for around £4.7m. The four-time NBA Champion has become an official partner in FSG, joining the sports investment group in 2021.
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