Liverpool are a club in dire need of a change over the summer. We need to address core problems in the squad, namely the lack of depth and the lack of a lethal striker. The changes will cost money and influence, this week has seen the addition of both. Some Liverpool fans have reacted to news that LeBron James has become a partner in FSG.
LeBron James and FSG
Liverpool’s owners are in the midst of fundraising operation.
This week LeBron James became a minority partner in FSG whilst a large investment deal with RedBird Capital is edging ever closer.
Basketball icon James has been a minority shareholder in the club since 2011 when he purchased a 2% stake.
This latest move sees him elevate his status in the organisation, a move which many Kopites have been getting excited about.
LeBron James and Kylian Mbappe
The excited around LeBron James has been due to his relationship with Kylian Mbappe.
The two sportsmen have enjoyed a public friendship in recent years, the two athletes swapped profile pictures on Instagram for a time.
Naturally, Kopites have decided that LeBron James has the power to bring Kylian Mbappe to Liverpool.
The Frenchman has been linked with an Anfield switch for a few seasons now and it feels as though this summer is the one real opportunity the Reds have to land him.
Twitter reacts to announcement
He has a phone call to make…
And we all know who he needs to call.
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