Liverpool is not for sale and owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have not received any offers for the club amid links with Elon Musk.
Errol Musk, the father of the world's richest man, has claimed his son would be interested in buying the Reds, although no offers have been made.
FSG, which bought the team for £300m in 2010, had previously looked for outside investment but a full sale was never considered.
When asked if his son was interested in buying Liverpool, Musk's father said: Radio Times: “I can't comment on that. They will raise the price.”
When asked for an answer, he added: “Oh, yes. But that doesn't mean he believes it.
“Obviously he'd like the answer to be yes. Anyone would, and so would I.”
Last May, Forbes ranked Liverpool as the fourth most valuable club, with an estimated value of £4.3 billion.
However, this represents just over one per cent of Musk's total net worth, which is thought to be around £340bn.
His father went on to talk about Musk's family ties to Liverpool, which may explain the rumored interest.
He said: “His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in Liverpool, and we were lucky to know a lot of the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family.”
“So, we're linked to Liverpool, you know.”
Elon Musk pictured with Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner
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Sky Sports News Chief Correspondent Kafe Solhekol:
“Liverpool is not for sale. The owners have not received any offers or contacts from anyone, including Elon Musk or any of his family members.
“It is true to say that for about two and a half years, the Liverpool owners have been looking for some outside investment but nothing has come out of those talks.
“Two years ago, John Henry, the owner of FSG, came out and said the club was not for sale. He also said they would not own Liverpool forever, but there is no indication, at the moment, that they are interested in selling. The club is whatever it is.
“If he really wants to buy Liverpool, nothing will stop him but the Liverpool fans. The first hurdle will be convincing the Liverpool owners to sell the club, as we know that everything has a price.”
“We know Elon Musk is the richest man in the world, but he will need to pass the Premier League owners and directors test.
“He's a controversial figure, but if you look at the test, he'll have a good chance of passing it. He'll then need to get through the hurdle of an independent football regulatory body, if we want to have one. He's got so much money he can probably do whatever he wants.
“The problem he will have is with Liverpool supporters because everyone knows they are a club rooted in the community. They have supporters who believe in social justice, equality and diversity. I'm not sure if these fans would accept someone like Elon Musk as a position.” Owner of their club.”
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Last year, Liverpool made a pre-tax loss of £9m, after which managing director Andy Hughes said: “Running this great club in a financially sustainable way and in accordance with the principles of football management has been our priority since FSG took over Liverpool in 2010.”
Last season's results are due to be in next month, and a year without the Champions League is likely to mean another strain on finances.
In February 2023, principal owner Henry moved to refute speculation about a sale, saying: “Are we going to stay in England forever? No. Do we sell Liverpool FC? Have we sold anything in the last 20 years?”
Later that year, FSG sold a minority stake to US investment firm Dynasty Equity, at which time chairman Mike Gordon said FSG's long-term commitment to Liverpool “remains as strong as ever”.
The club is currently in a contractual dilemma with three of its key players, with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold – the three highest paid – all on contracts expiring in the summer.
