Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted that he remains committed to the Merseyside giants despite the owners' reported desire to sell the club.
Fenway Sports Group - headed by principal owner John W Henry - have been in control at Anfield for over 12 years since their £300m purchase in October 2010.
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Reds owners had put the club up for sale, and they confirmed in a statement that they are on the lookout for new investors.
"There have been a number of recent changes of ownership and rumours of changes in ownership at EPL clubs and inevitably we are asked regularly about Fenway Sports Group's ownership in Liverpool," the statement read.
"FSG has frequently received expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become shareholders in Liverpool. FSG has said before that under the right terms and conditions we would consider new shareholders if it was in the best interests of Liverpool as a club.
"FSG remains fully committed to the success of Liverpool, both on and off the pitch."
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The shock news has understandably led to questions surrounding the future of Klopp, who only signed a new deal at Anfield until 2026 earlier this year.
The 55-year-old's strong relationship with the owners is thought to have been a key factor in his decision to renew for another two years, but he does not believe that any change will impact his stint in the hotseat.
"What I read [is] they are looking for investment. Good idea, I like that. For me, it means nothing, whatever happens, if it does change, I am committed to the club," Klopp told the press after Wednesday's EFL Cup win over Derby County.
Klopp was hired by Henry in October 2015 following the departure of Brendan Rodgers, and the former Borussia Dortmund coach has overseen a trophy-laden seven years since arriving.
Klopp led Liverpool to their first-ever Premier League title in the 2019-20 season, having secured the Reds' sixth Champions League/European Cup triumph one year prior.
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The Merseyside giants have also won the EFL Cup, FA Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Community Shield under Klopp's tutelage, and the German was also named the world's best club coach in 2019 and 2020.
It is believed that Henry is after a whopping £4bn to consider selling Liverpool, and as a result, a takeover is not expected to occur imminently.
Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe - who was one of the parties interested in buying Chelsea from Roman Abramovich - has already ruled out the prospect of a takeover bid, and the Ricketts family are not expected to make an approach either.
UFC fighter Conor McGregor has expressed his interest in buying Liverpool from FSG, who came under intense criticism last year for their attempts to sign up for the doomed European Super League.
Should the American firm ultimately cede control of Liverpool to another owner, Henry supposedly wants to secure the signature of Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham as a parting gift.
Ben Knapton
