There may not be a 'for sale' sign outside Anfield but the ownership of Liverpool by Fenway Sports Group feels a little bit closer to the end than it did.
On Monday it was reported, first by the Athletic, that FSG were willing to listen to offers for the club and had engaged the services of major US banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to help manage that process, the two firms having been seeking outside investment opportunities for more than a year.
In a statement FSG stated that they remained committed to the future of the club but hinted at listening to offers for anyone wanting to take a slice of their shareholding, although with reports of a full sales deck being presented to would-be investors it suggests that a full takeover would be considered for the right price, the club valued at between £3.5bn and £4bn.
