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22 Aug 2016 09:39:21
HI Eds,

Thanks for all the hard work you all do and I hope you're having a good day.

I know you don't like to speculate or talk about money but can you at least confirm/ deny that the clubs are in talks with possible investors and this is the investors that Macca talked about a few months ago?

Once again, thanks.

{Ed002's Note - There was an offer in February that was rejected. Liverpool have said that the club is not for sale.}

1.) 22 Aug 2016 11:37:44
Not for sale, but have suggested very open to investment. Could be they purchase a % and then over time increase this.

FSG need to take this deal or watch them move on to buy another club leaving us further behind.

{Ed002's Note - It does not leave Liverpool behind if another club is purchased.}

2.) 22 Aug 2016 14:21:11
In fairness - Ed02 called a potential sale in 2017 months and months ago. Kudos.

3.) 22 Aug 2016 14:36:50
How so 002? We are behind both Manchester clubs and both Chelsea and Arsenal for funds. With Spurs doing ok and a new stadium lined, West Ham are tipped to sucess thanks to a lovely gift of a new stadium.

There are only 4 CL places, if we looked at those six above and the first four I mention as already unbeatable in the transfer market, if the same Chinese group bought Spurs, WH or someone else, would those funds catapulte them to tye Manchesters level? Am looking at funds to compete and then global recognition.

We've only once since FSG (who are good owners) managed top four, we sell our best or most up coming player each season. How would we not see at least five teams ahead of us if they invest in another Prem side?

This is purely to understand and for genuine interest, not to battle your answer.

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - So if someone comes along and gives £300M for 40% of the club how does that help Liverpool?}

4.) 22 Aug 2016 15:43:31
I've understood it that firstly, the Chinese market for revenue. As they're state owned/ backed we would be the team most promoted. They are, like City, able to then say sponsor our team bus at a £100m if they want. This enables us to buy the top level of player, just as City were able to before to then push towards titles and CL football. They still do this now around FFP by sponsoring training kits etc.

Only Utd, City and Chelsea have really splashed the cash this window, without recouping. Arsenal have the funds and no deb, just choose not to spend. These are usually the top four. We are behind them. If the group buy West Ham for example, they'll elevate them with global branding and invest untold funds for on field sucess

That's now five teams ahead of us and four positions available for CL football, which seems to be the goal teams strive for, then trophies.

Isn't this how it looks? City and Utd are able to spend £200m almost each window if they wish, without selling to buy. Who is favourite for the title this season? One of those two. Chelsea we know are at that level, new stadium being built. These guys, Real Madrid and Barcelona are the ones buying £50m+ players each season. As much as FSG are great owners and we have spent £70m+ this window (big spending around thanks to this TV money), we have in this same window recouped £70m in sales. City can buy Stones, Sane etc without selling, Utd didn't have to sell before buying Pogba.

How can we catch these guys without this investment? They dwarf the City sheiks bank balance, so if purchase elsewhere are we not then further behind?

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - I don't think you grasp the financial situation at all. The Chinese have not thrown money at Manchester City - why would they at Everton. You are also being extremely naive about the Chinese market. You also seem to forgret that Liverpool has been overspending and FFP implications exist.}

5.) 22 Aug 2016 16:44:46
What possible motivation would a minority stakeholder (if such an entity existed) have to invest more funds than the majority? If someone were to buy into the club, it's great for the owners and does nothing for the club.

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