 £100m - Sport Republic for Southampton One of the more recent deals to feature on this list, sport and entertainment investment firm Sport Republic completed a £100m deal for south coast club Southampton back in January. That takeover bid was fronted by Serbian businessman Dragan Solak and he spent relatively heavily in his first season in charge. Since taking the reins from former owner Gao Jisheng, Sport Republic have sought to invest in younger players in the hope of selling them on for profits, but on Monday they sacked manager Ralph Hasenhuttl after four years in charge at the club. Dragan Solak completed a deal for Southampton earlier this year ( Getty Images) What has been the most successful takeover in Premier League history? Share your thoughts in the comments below 9) £134m - Mike Ashley for Newcastle United Often criticised for his role at St James' Park, Sp){kind=link}
FSG and John Henry have made the decision to put Liverpool up for sale and could potentially facilitate one of the most lucrative takeovers in Premier League football after a deal
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have made the shock decision to put the Merseyside outfit up for sale and are demanding an eye-watering price for the club.
John W Henry’s group has put the Reds on the market and they could be in line for a huge profit having completed a £300m takeover back in 2010. FSG are expecting a huge return on their investment having put a £4billion price-tag on the club in the event of any deal.
Should a takeover be pushed through in either the immediate or long-term future, then that would see Liverpool challenge for the crown as the most lucrative takeover in Premier League history.
With that being said, Mirror Football takes a look at the current most expensive takeovers that have already been completed in the top-flight of English football: