Liverpool boss Klopp confirms FSG investment talks amid 'serious takeover interest' from Qatar

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed in a press conference on Monday that he has spoken with the club's owners regarding a potential takeover of the Reds.

The owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) confirmed back in November that they would be seeking new investment amid calls for the club to spend more money on the playing squad.

As expected with a team the size of Liverpool there have been a lot of rumours as to who might be interested, with investors from the Middle East and the United States mentioned.

Ahead of the Reds' FA Cup third-round replay against Wolves on Tuesday, manager Klopp was asked whether he has had any conversations with FSG over potential new investment.

Klopp replied: "Yes... but nothing for you actually [to know]."

Serious interest from Qatar

A recent update from Qatari journalist Mohammed Saeed Alkaabi has revealed that the potential sale of Liverpool could be closer than people think.

Speaking to The Anfield Talk, said that Qatar are giving priority to Liverpool and although a deal is yet to be complete they are seriously interested in investing.

Whether any bid would come from the private sector or if it would be state-backed remains to be seen.

However, if there is an investment in Liverpool from Qatar, then links back to the government would be inevitable which could lead to questions over the moral values of the club's supporters versus potential new owners.

The recent World Cup in Qatar received mixed reviews from spectators but was surrounded by controversy which questioned the country's human rights record and treatment of minorities.

It would be interesting to see how both the fans and Klopp would react to such a takeover given the German coach has been critical in the past of the owners of both Manchester City and Newcastle.