We imagined Elon Musk as the owner of Liverpool, resulting in over £1 billion being spent on transfers.
SPORT BULLETIN Simulates Elon Musk as Liverpool Owner: A Look Into the Future
SPORT BULLETIN explored what Liverpool’s spending could look like under Elon Musk’s ownership using Football Manager 2024. This simulation comes after reports of Musk’s interest in buying the club, though sources told The Times that Liverpool has no plans to engage with the billionaire.
Musk’s father, Errol, previously revealed to Times Radio that his son was drawn to Liverpool due to family ties in the city. However, insiders reportedly didn’t take the claim seriously. Regardless, the idea of Musk owning Liverpool remains polarizing among fans, despite his immense wealth. Musk, the world’s richest man, boasts a Forbes-estimated net worth of nearly $425 billion.
Here’s how the simulation played out:
Musk’s Liverpool Reign: Key Milestones
January 2025: Musk completes his takeover. Liverpool wins the Carabao Cup and finishes as Champions League runners-up.
2025/26 Season: Liverpool claims a historic treble, winning the Premier League, Carabao Cup, and their seventh Champions League title.
2027/28 Season: The Reds secure their third Premier League title under Musk’s leadership.
While Liverpool retained stars Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah departed for the Saudi Pro League on a free transfer. Manager Arne Slot led the team for over four years before being replaced by Zinedine Zidane in 2029.
Transfer Market Activity
Musk’s tenure was marked by bold spending and significant changes:
January 2025: Bayer Leverkusen’s Exequiel Palacios joined for £60 million.
Summer 2025: Jamal Musiala became Liverpool’s record signing at £137 million, alongside John Stones and Joao Mario, pushing total spending over £200 million. Andy Robertson left for Al Hilal in a £60 million deal.
January 2026: Florian Wirtz arrived from Bayer Leverkusen for £91 million.
Summer 2026: £265 million was spent reshaping the squad, with Fikayo Tomori (£56m), Josip Sutalo (£62m), Alex Grimaldo (£60m), and Benjamin Sesko (£87m) among the additions. Virgil van Dijk moved to Al Nassr.
January 2027: No spending, a first under Musk.
Summer 2027: PSV’s Malik Tillman joined for £70 million. Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota moved to PSG for a combined £119 million.
The Summer 2028 transfer window was unprecedented:
Liverpool spent £378 million on six players, with Rafael Leao (£89m), Giorgio Scalvini (£80m), and Rodrigo Bentancur (£65m) among the standout signings.
Young talents Daniel Daga (Molde) and Samuel Dahl (Roma) joined for £115 million combined.
Outgoings included Palacios to Al Nassr (£68m) and Harvey Elliott to Marseille (£18m).
The Verdict
The simulation paints a picture of Liverpool as a dominant force under Musk, leveraging his wealth to secure major honors and transform the squad. However, the financial upheaval and turnover might lea
ve some fans divided over the club’s identity.
