Elon Musk 'would like' to buy Liverpool FC due to 'emotional family attachment', father says

Elon Musk is interested in buying a stake in Liverpool FC because he has an "emotional attachment" to the city, his father has revealed.

But Errol Musk said he feared talking about it further would see the club "raise the price" in response.

The comments come after reports began circulating the world's richest man had made plans to buy the team, with his father pressed on the issue as he appeared on a radio show.

Appearing on Times Radio, he was asked outright by Kait Borsay: "Does your son want to buy Liverpool Football Club?"

"I can't comment on that, they'll raise the price," he said in reply, before adding: "Oh yes, [he has expressed a desire], but that doesn't mean he's buying it."

When pushed further if buying the club was 'in his son's sights', Musk added: "He would like to yes, obviously. Anybody would want to – so would I."

He went on to add that the family had an emotional tie to the city

"His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in Liverpool," he said. "We were fortunate to know quite a few of the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family.

"So, we are attached to Liverpool you know."

It is not the first time he has expressed interest in owning a North West club, in 2022 he tweeted claimed he was buying Manchester United, before clarifying he was joking.

However he added United had been his favourite team growing up.

The multi-billionaire who owns companies including Tesla, SpaceX and the social media platform X, has an estimated worth of around $425 billion (£339.3 billion).

However, that amounts to just over 1% of Musk’s total net worth, which is believed to be around £343bn.

Liverpool's current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) bought the Reds for £300 million in 2010 and is now estimated to be worth more than 10 times that amount - £4.3 billion - by Forbes, making it the fourth most valuable club.

However, that amounts to just over 1% of Musk’s total net worth.

The American investors, also own baseball team the Boston Red Socks, and 80% of the New England Sports Network.

But, they have regularly come under fire from fans for their lack of investment in the squad.

In September 2023 FSG sold a minority stake in the club to investment firm Dynasty Equity, as they sought investment to pay off the clubs' bank debt incurred during the pandemic.

The money from the sale also went towards enhancements for Anfield Stadium, as well as repurchasing Melwood training ground as a dedicated space for the Liverpool women's team.

Following rumours of a possible takeover attempt in 2023, Henry told the Boston Sports Journal: "Will we be in England forever? No. Are we selling LFC? No. Are we talking with investors about LFC? Yes.

"Will something happen there? I believe so, but it won't be a sale. Have we sold anything in the past 20-plus years?"