Elon Musk has been linked with a potential takeover of Liverpool FC, the Premier League and Champions League leaders, while his AI has suggested six possible transfer targets.
Recent reports claimed Musk expressed interest in acquiring Liverpool, currently owned by Fenway Sports Group (FSG). Although FSG sold a minority stake worth between £82 million and £164 million to Dynasty Equity in September 2023, speculation around a complete sale persists.
Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has ties to Liverpool through his paternal grandmother, Cora Robinson, who was born and raised in the city before marrying Walter Musk in 1944. With a staggering net worth of $425.2 billion (£339.3 billion), according to Forbes, Musk’s potential ownership of one of football’s most prestigious clubs has generated significant interest.
SPORTbible explored possible changes Musk might introduce, including transfers, by consulting his AI tool, Grok. The AI suggested several intriguing signings for Liverpool:
1. A Prominent American Talent: Players like Christian Pulisic (formerly of Chelsea) or Borussia Dortmund’s Giovanni Reyna could help Liverpool strengthen its brand in North America.
2. High-Potential Young Players: Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, despite being a challenging target, and RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko were highlighted as fitting the profile of future top-tier stars.
3. An Experienced Superstar: Although unlikely, veteran players such as Robert Lewandowski or Cristiano Ronaldo were suggested to boost the club’s global visibility and add experience.
Musk’s father, Errol, has also confirmed the family’s connection to Liverpool and hinted at his son’s potential interest in buying the club in the future. He emphasized their personal ties to the city and its culture, including connections to The Beatles, stating, “We are attached to Liverpool, you know.”
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