On Monday, The Athletic reported that Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which has owned Liverpool since 2010, has put the club up for sale.

A full sales presentation has been produced for interested parties, while Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are said to have been contacted to assist with the sale process.

FSG responded with a statement claiming they would consider new shareholders if the right buyer emerged, but assured they remained fully committed to ensuring Liverpool’s success, both on and off the pitch.

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Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, has been rumored to be interested in buying Liverpool.

The Detroit-born businessman, who is worth a staggering $86bn (£73bn) according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, is the tenth richest person in the world.

Earlier this year, Ballmer, who owns the LA Clippers, was named the richest owner in sports for the eighth time in a row, while he has also previously been named “best owner in the NBA”.

Ballmer is relatively socially conscious. According to Influence Watch, he and his wife have funded political groups that want to increase opportunities for ethnic minorities. He has also made significant donations to bring more gun control legislation.

This sounds like the perfect match for Liverpool fans, who don’t want sports washers like Newcastle and Manchester City’s owners.

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