Liverpool are not for sale and their owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have not received any approaches for the club due to links to Elon Musk.
Errol Musk, the father of the world's richest man, claimed his son would be interested in buying the Reds, although no offers have been made.
FSG, who bought the team for £300m in 2010, have previously sought external investment but a full sale has never been considered.
Asked whether his son would be interested in purchasing Liverpool, Musk's father told Times Radio: “I can't comment on that. They will increase the price.”
When asked for an answer, he added, “Oh yeah. But that doesn't mean he believes it.
'He would like that, of course. Everyone would want that, and so would I.”
Last May, Forbes rated Liverpool as the fourth most valuable club, with an estimated worth of £4.3 billion.
However, that amounts to just over one percent of Musk's total net worth, which is expected to be around £340 billion.
His father went on to talk about Musk's family ties to the city of Liverpool, which could explain the rumored interest.
He said: 'His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have family in Liverpool, and we were lucky enough to know a lot of the Beatles, because they grew up with part of my family.
“So we're attached to Liverpool, you know.”
Could Elon Musk buy Liverpool?
Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol:
“Liverpool is not for sale. The owners have not received any offers or approaches from anyone, including Elon Musk or members of his family.
“It is true that Liverpool's owners were looking for external investment about two and a half years ago, but nothing came of those discussions.
“A few years ago John Henry, the owner of FSG, came out and said the club was not for sale. He also said they wouldn't own Liverpool forever, but there is no indication at the moment that they are interested in sales.” the club as well.
“If he really wanted to buy Liverpool, nothing would stop him except the Liverpool fans. The first hurdle would be to convince Liverpool's owners to sell the club, we know everything has a price.”
'We know Elon Musk is the richest man in the world, but he should pass the test of Premier League owners and directors.
“He is a controversial figure but if you look at the test he would have a good chance of passing it. He would then have to overcome the hurdle of an independent football regulator, if we had one. He has so much money that he can probably do whatever he wants.
“The problem he would have is with the Liverpool supporters because everyone knows they are a club rooted in community. They have supporters who believe in social justice, equality and diversity. I'm not sure those fans are anyone if they would accept Elon Musk as the owner of their club.”
Liverpool's current ownership situation
Last year Liverpool posted a pre-tax loss of £9 million, after which managing director Andy Hughes said: “Operating this great club in a financially sustainable way and in accordance with football principles has been our priority since FSG took over LFC in 2010.”
Last season's results are expected next month and a year without Champions League football is likely to put new pressure on finances.
In February 2023, principal owner Henry decided to quash speculation about a sale, saying: “Will we stay in England forever? No. Do we sell LFC? Have we sold anything in the last twenty years?”
Later that year, FSG sold a minority stake to US investment company Dynasty Equity, after which president Mike Gordon said FSG's long-term commitment to Liverpool “remains as strong as ever”.
The club are currently in a contract impasse with three of their key players, with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold – their three highest earners – all having contracts expiring in the summer.
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