Liverpool owner John Henry has stated that he will not sell the Premier League club but does anticipate some investment.
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), owned by Henry, said in November that it “would consider new shareholders” in the Reds.
FSG chairman Tom Werner later said the club’s owners were “exploring a sale” but could continue their “stewardship for quite a while”.
“Are we offering LFC? No, “According to Henry, told the Boston Sports Journal.
“Are you discussing LFC with investors? Yes. Is something going to happen there? I believe so, but there will be no sale.”
The American was participating in an email-based question-and-answer session.
FSG has been interested in investing in Liverpool for several years and has recently enlisted the help of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
“I know there has been a lot of talk and quotes about LFC, but I’ll stick to the facts: we merely formalized an ongoing process,” Henry explained.
His remarks were made public before Liverpool faced Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday at Anfield.
The Reds are eighth in the Premier League after winning their last two games.
Following the controversial tenure of former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett, FSG purchased Liverpool for £300 million.
LeBron James, the American basketball star, has been a part-owner of Liverpool since 2011, with a 2% stake costing him £4.7 million.
He has since become a minor shareholder in FSG, which also owns the Boston Red Sox.
RedBird Capital Partners, a private investment firm, purchased a stake in FSG in March 2021 for approximately $735 million (£533 million).
