Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly turned down the chance to make a bid for Liverpool because he is a Manchester United supporter.
“It’s John Henry’s, Tom Werner’s and Mike Gordon’s job to responsibly run Fenway Sports Group and they felt this was an ideal time to explore possible opportunities for investment into the club.”
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However, French publication Foot Mercato is now reporting that the reason behind Sir Jim’s decision not to bid for Liverpool was because 'he is a fan of the Red Devils'.
It emerged earlier this month that Fenway Sports Group had instructed bankers to sound out what potential buyers would pay for the club as it seeks fresh investment.
It is early days in terms of exploring possibilities for possible investment into Liverpool.
The report also goes on to claim that he is 'very interested and intends to make an offer' for Manchester United.
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