Elon Musk wants to buy Liverpool in huge takeover, says his dad

The Tesla and X chief, who has ties to the area, has been linked with a huge splash on an icon of the sports world.

Elon Musk wants to complete a stunning takeover of English giants Liverpool Football Club, according to the billionaire’s dad.

The Tesla and X chief, 53, is worth a staggering $680 billion – making him the richest man in the world.

And Musk, who has relatives who were born and raised on Merseyside, is keen to invest some of his astronomical wealth into the Premier League leaders, The Sun reports.

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Musk’s father Errol confirmed the surprising news while speaking on Times Radio, when he was asked directly: “Does your son want to buy Liverpool Football Club?”

Errol replied: “I can’t comment on that, they’ll raise the price!

“Oh yes, [he has expressed a desire], but that doesn’t mean he’s buying it.”

Elon Musk has shown an interest in various sports. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Errol was pushed further and asked if buying the Reds was “in his son’s sights”.

And Musk Sr didn’t hold back, adding: “He would like to yes, obviously. Anybody would want to – so would I.

“His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in Liverpool, and 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.”

Liverpool, the most successful club in English football history, is currently on top of both the Premier League and the Champions League standings.

The Reds have been owned by Fenway Sports Group since 2010, when they took over from the hugely unpopular George Gillett and Tom Hicks.

In September 2023, FSG sold a minority stake to a US investment firm, Dynasty Equity, to help repay debts incurred by a combination of factors, including the Covid pandemic, Anfield redevelopment and repurchasing the club’s Melwood training ground.

Liverpool are currently on top of the Premier League. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Liverpool's Dutch manager Arne Slot is in his first season at the club. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)

In Forbes’ most-recent table, Liverpool rank fourth in the list of most valuable football teams in the world at a whopping $8.6 billion.

Musk – who has been tasked with leading incoming US President Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency – is worth 80 times that amount.

While a potential takeover looks highly unlikely, Liverpool chiefs have long maintained they are always open to serious, suitable investors.

At the time of the Dynasty Equity investment, FSG president Mike Gordon said: “Our long-term commitment to Liverpool remains as strong as ever.

“We have always said that if there is an investment partner that is right for Liverpool then we would pursue the opportunity to help ensure the club’s long-term financial resiliency and future growth.

Errol Musk has spoken of his son’s football ambition. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP)

Ryan Reynolds, seen with Hugh Jackman, is a high-profile owner of Wrexham FC. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

“We look forward to building upon the longstanding relationship with Dynasty to further strengthen the club’s financial position and sustain our ambitions for continued success on and off the pitch.”

In the past, Musk has joked about buying Liverpool’s bitter rivals Manchester United.

He’s also known to be an avid sports fan, having been spotted at UFC events and Formula 1 races in the past.

There has been huge investment in English football from across the Atlantic in recent years.

Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds, 48, has enjoyed incredible success with Wrexham.

Alongside It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney, Reynolds has helped Wrexham climb from the National League to League One.

They now find themselves in a promotion battle with Birmingham City, who are owned by American Tom Wagner, with NFL icon Tom Brady possessing a stake.

Elsewhere, A$AP Rocky has been linked with a shock swoop for Tranmere Rovers.

While another financial expert has tipped Kim Kardashian and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to move for EFL clubs.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission

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