Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group have finalised their due diligence on clubs under consideration to add to their stable, with Spanish side Getafe at the forefront.
FSG appointed Michael Edwards as their CEO of football with a priority focus on building a multi-club setup to expand beyond the Premier League.
That has seen Edwards conduct a wide-spanning search for possible opportunities, aided by FSG technical director Julian Ward and director of football development Pedro Marques.
A deal for LaLiga side Getafe is now expected, with the Mail‘s Dominic King providing an update on the situation.
King explains that positive talks have been held with Getafe after interest was first established around the Spanish club’s friendly away to Hull on August 2.
Members of FSG’s hierarchy have since travelled to Spain to conduct a thorough investigation into a possible takeover and an agreement is considered a formality.
It is not yet guaranteed that FSG will finalise a deal for Getafe but it seems highly likely after having run the rule over 25 different clubs across Europe.
The proposed takeover of Bordeaux fell through last year due to financial concerns while Toulouse and Malaga were also assessed.
Previous reports have indicated that a takeover would cost around £100 million, and Getafe owner and president Angel Torres’ commitment to the development of a new stadium could stagger any investment before a full takeover in 2028.
It has even been suggested that a deal in principle had already been agreed with Torres, who has explained: “The day the construction is finished and the stadium is inaugurated, I’ll leave.
“I’ll try to find a replacement first so I can leave it in good hands. I’m not going to leave it to just anyone; it’s going to be difficult.”
Along with Bordeaux, Toulouse and Malaga, FSG are believed to have analysed conditions at Levante, Elche, Espanyol and Real Valladolid.
How Liverpool could benefit from Getafe partnership
Getafe are currently sixth in this season’s LaLiga following a 1-1 draw with Alaves on Wednesday, and are managed by Jose Bordalas.
Any investment into another club would not directly impact Liverpool but its benefits could certainly be felt on Merseyside, with the Premier League champions remaining FSG’s main focus.
Crucially it would allow the American owners to purchase players either ineligible for a UK work permit or not yet ready for Arne Slot‘s first team before bedding them in elsewhere with a view to joining the Reds in the future.
