Liverpool owner John W Henry outlines FSG's transfer plans for this summer in revealing interview

Liverpool owner John W Henry has revealed the club’s plans for the summer transfer window.

Despite having subjected bitter rivals Manchester United to a 7-0 defeat on Sunday - the Old Trafford club’s heaviest defeat since Boxing Day 1931 - it has been a tumultuous season for Liverpool.

The Reds were eliminated early from both domestic cups while their Champions League aspirations are hanging by a thread, having been battered 5-2 at Anfield by Real Madrid in their last-16 first leg tie.

While their league form has improved, with the club fifth in the Premier League, just three points from a top four spot with a game in hand, Jurgen Klopp has been tipped to oversee a major rebuild in the summer.

In particular, the club have been linked with a move for England and Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, who would reportedly cost some £130million.

Yet Fenway Sports Group's Henry has somewhat tempered expectations for the summer in a new interview.

Henry on Liverpool's summer aspirations

Liverpool owner Henry has admitted the Reds will continue to be “responsible” in the summer market, and will not spend unsustainably in pursuit of success.

Speaking to the Liverpool Echo Henry said: “We continue building at Liverpool Football Club in a responsible manner.

“We’ve seen many football clubs (including LFC previously) go down unsustainable paths. We have and will continue to focus our attention on investing wisely in the transfer market and we remain incredibly proud of our squad.

“At the same time we continue investing in our training facilities, our main stand and currently the Anfield Road stand. These are all physical reflections of our resolve and how very seriously Fenway Sports Group takes its responsibilities for this great club.”

Liverpool's potential investors

Last month Henry put rumours of a Liverpool sale to bed by claiming that the club's focus was solely on the search for minority investment.

And speaking to the Echo, the American explained: “While we formalised a process that has identified potential investors for the club, we remain fully committed to the long-term success of the club.

“That has been the case since day one in 2010. Our efforts every day have been and continue to be focused on the long-term health and competitiveness of the club. Investment in the club is never for the short-term. This approach has been successful over the long haul with patience necessary from time to time.

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“In regard to Liverpool Football Club our commitment remains stronger than ever. The club continues to make great progress with youth on the field and off. Our Foundation is well supported and continues to quietly expand the importance of its work in different ways looking for as many small kindnesses as possible individually and hopefully cumulatively.

“The people of this club starting with its manager, its players and everyone from stewards to management are committed to the club locally, committed to maintaining the club’s great history and equally committed to making new history in a way that our supporters can be proud of.

“Being a part of this club is something no one takes for granted.”

Topics: Liverpool, Football, Premier League, Transfers

Chris Byfield

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