Elon Musk is interested in purchasing Premier League leaders Liverpool, according to comments made by the billionaire's father Errol Musk.

Elon Musk, the world's richest person who is known for his ownership of social media platform X, has previously been tipped to buy a Premier League club.

Liverpool's ownership group Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which also owns MLB franchise the Boston Red Sox and NHL side the Pittsburgh Penguins, has been open to outside investment for several years.

In late 2022, reports circulated that FSG wished to sell Liverpool after becoming unpopular with fans over several issues, including the club's attempt to join the breakaway European Super League the previous year.

Though principal owner John W. Henry has since claimed the Anfield club is not for sale, Elon Musk's father has said the Tesla chief executive is interested in a takeover bid. 

Speaking to Times Radio on the Liverpool links, Errol Musk said: "I can't comment on that, they'll raise the price!"

Asked if his son had expressed a desire to buy the club, he added: "Oh yes, but that doesn't mean he's buying it.

"He would like to yes, obviously. Anybody would want to, so would I. 

"His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in Liverpool, and we were fortunate to know quite a few of the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family. So, we are attached to Liverpool."