SPORTbible has simulated what Liverpool’s future spending might look like if Elon Musk were to become the club’s owner.
Last week, sources from the club told The Times they had no intention of engaging in discussions with the 53-year-old billionaire regarding a potential takeover, despite reports of his interest. Musk’s father, Errol, had previously told Times Radio that his son was considering purchasing the club from its current owners, Fenway Sports Group, due to family ties to Liverpool. However, insiders at the club dismissed the comments, saying they weren’t taking the claims “terribly seriously.”
The prospect of Musk owning Liverpool is a divisive topic among fans, but his immense wealth is undeniable. The South African-born entrepreneur is the world’s richest man, with Forbes estimating his net worth at nearly $425 billion.
Using Football Manager 2024, SPORTbible simulated Musk’s ownership of Liverpool, with intriguing results.
Elon Musk as Liverpool’s Owner: The Simulation
Musk’s virtual takeover takes place in January 2025. By the end of the season, Liverpool win the Carabao Cup and finish as runners-up in the Champions League. The following season (2025/26), the team claims a treble, winning the Premier League, Champions League (for the seventh time), and the Carabao Cup.
More success follows, with Liverpool clinching the Premier League again in 2027/28. Key players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk have their contracts extended, but Mohamed Salah departs on a free transfer to the Saudi Pro League.
Arne Slot remains as manager for four-and-a-half years before being replaced by Zinedine Zidane in the summer of 2029, where the simulation concludes.
Transfers Under Musk
Musk’s simulated reign sees significant transfer activity. His first move as owner involves signing Bayer Leverkusen’s Exequiel Palacios for £60 million in January 2025. That summer, he breaks the club’s transfer record, signing Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala for £137 million. Other arrivals include John Stones (Manchester City) and Joao Mario (FC Porto), with spending exceeding £200 million. Andy Robertson departs for Al Hilal for £60 million.
In January 2026, Liverpool sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for £91 million. The summer window sees four more signings: Fikayo Tomori (£56m), Josip Sutalo (£62m), Alex Grimaldo (£60m), and Benjamin Sesko (£87m), reshaping the squad after Virgil van Dijk’s move to Al Nassr.
January 2027 marks a spending freeze, while summer 2027 features one signing: Malik Tillman (PSV) for £70 million. Notable exits include Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota, who join PSG in a £119 million double deal.
The summer of 2028 proves to be extravagant, with Musk spending £378 million on six players, including Rafael Leao (£89m), Giorgio Scalvini (£80m), and Rodrigo Bentancur (£65m). Liverpool also sign Daniel Daga (Molde) and Samuel Dahl (Roma) for a combined £115 million. Outgoings include Palacios to Al Nassr (£68m) and Harvey Elliott to Marseille (£18m).
This ambitious spending under Musk’s simulated ownership sees Liverpool achieve considerable success, with notable highs and key player departures shaping their journey.
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