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Liverpool Echo
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Richard Garnett

Liverpool 'approached' by Mukesh Ambani as world's eighth-richest man latest linked with FSG sale

The world's eighth-richest man is in the frame to become the new owner of Liverpool Football Club, according to reports.

The Mirror claims that Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani - who is understood to have a net worth of around £90billion - has already enquired about the possible sale of the club by current owners Fenway Sports Group.

The profile of a multi-billionaire is required today to take control of one of European football's most prestigious clubs, but that won't be a problem for Ambani, who is comfortably in the top ten of the Forbes rich list.

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Should Ambani be serious about his intentions, he will have to fend off other interested parties from the Middle East and the United States, with tentative offers already tabled, according to the report.

A huge sports enthusiast, the 65-year-old helped set up the Indian football Super League and is the owner of IPL cricket team Mumbai Indians. On his acquisition of the Mumbai outfit, he was labelled 'The World's Richest Sports Team Owner'.

Although cricket is by far the most prominent sport in India, football is hugely popular and continuing to grow at a rapid pace, with particular interest in Liverpool.

Ambani would potentially be in a position to pump huge amounts of money into Liverpool, helping to achieve the level of competitiveness in the transfer market that the club's supporters crave.

The ECHO understands FSG are seeking new shareholders at Liverpool and have not ruled out the prospect of a full sale at the club. The American group, led by principal owner John W. Henry, have also recruited major banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to assess market conditions.

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