Liverpool's 2026 pre-season tour hits the US as club focuses on rebuild. CEO Billy Hogan admits 'super difficulty' this summer ahead of Wrexham clash at Yankee Stadium. Meanwhile, consortium talks led by Amit Bhatia continue – FSG hasn't ruled out investment.
Liverpool have 26+ million US fans, so America makes sense for pre-season. Hogan says talks with Bhatia's group are ongoing but won't confirm talks completion. Club remains open to investments that boost football.
Iraola's Wrexham trip is part of 2026 squad testing. Americans will see Reds face Sunderland and Leeds next. Hogan insists on-field progress comes after off-pitch steps first.
How are the Liverpool consortium talks progressing?
Bhatia's consortium has clearly approached FSG, Hogan confirms. Talks started weeks ago and show 'growing belief' in a deal. However, FSG will assess any proposal's impact on football first. This isn't sudden – John Henry has always said they'd consider relevant investments.
What does the consortium offer Liverpool?
The main appeal is financial backing, Hogan hints. No specifics emerged from BBC sources, but Bhatia's profile suggests vast resources. Uganda fans wonder if this could fund transfer windows or stadium upgrades.
Will the consortium deal materialize?
Not yet. Hogan says "at this point" only talks exist. FSG will evaluate offers carefully. For Ugandans tracking pan-African football finances, this could signal European clubs seeking global investors.
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Source: BBC Sport
