Elon Musk has been linked with a takeover of Liverpool, but the tech billionaire would have to dig deep into his pockets to buy the Premier League giants

Businessman Errol Musk claimed that his son, billionaire Elon Musk, is interested in buying Liverpool FC, though there is no indication that Fenway Sports Group are looking to sell or that Musk has put in an offer. "No truth to these rumors," a spokesperson for FSG told the Associated Press on Wednesday.

Elon Musk's father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool. The Premier League club is privately owned by Fenway Sports Group, which has not indicated it wants to sell but has accepted external investment in the past.

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Elon Musk's father Errol's comments about his son wanting to buy Liverpool are apparently not being taken seriously by the Reds' current owner, Fenway Sports Group

Elon Musk could become the owner of Liverpool after his father, Errol, admitted the billionaire would be keen to purchase the Premier League club