Liverpool CEO admits 'change is inevitable' as transfer and takeover talk grows
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In terms of arrivals, Bradley Barcola is being discussed for a potential British transfer record move from PSG, while Victor Munoz has also already been signed by Osasuna.More changes are expected in the transfer window, but as the attention was turning to the market, there were reports stating Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin had been invited to join a consortium to purchase a stake in the club.With plenty more changes still expected to take place, Hogan admitted the tides of change were too strong to hold back.He said to the BBC: "Transition and change is inevitable in football. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page"I would send a message that we are in a very healthy place as a football club - the leadership from ownership is in a very steady place and we're looking forward to the next season and the season ahead."He also addressed the recent speculation about the potential takeover talks after FSG confirmed a consortium spearheaded by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia were considering purchasing a strategic minority stake in the club.
Hogan added: "Look, John Henry (the principal owner) and FSG have always said that if there was an interest in an investment that would help the football club, then they would consider it."That was said many years ago and that remains the case here. We're really happy with the trajectory and direction of the club."We were fifth in the Deloitte Football Money League and had the highest revenue (£702m) in the Premier League.
All of that investment, as has always been the case since 2010, goes back into the club. It's about running the club sustainably."Liverpool, only just, qualified for the Champions League last season, but the campaign was still viewed as a disappointment, having come off winning the Premier League the season before.