Red Sox traded Devers to Help Liverpool: Who's Next?

If the theory is right, Fenway Sports Group will prioritize Liverpool this season, and this could become a possible move for other team owners that see a better short-term future in their soccer teams than in MLB, NHL or NFL.

FSG went first with the Red Sox-Liverpool. Who will be the next?

The possible prioritization of Liverpool comes from their recent performances, especially after finally locking in another Premier League title following years of Manchester City dominance.

With that in mind, other big-time American businessmen already own Premier League clubs—like Stan Kroenke (Arsenal), the Glazers (Manchester United), and Todd Boehly (Chelsea).

Kroenke owns the Rams (NFL), Nuggets (NBA), Avalanche (NHL), and Rapids (MLS). This past season, Arsenal knocked Real Madrid out of the Champions League but fell short to PSG in the semifinal. In the 2023/24 EPL season, they were just a few rounds away from the title, but back-to-back losses and draws let City take over.

The Rams and Nuggets seem to have a better shot in their leagues right now, so it’s unlikely Kroenke would trade someone like Puka Nacua or Jamal Murray to funnel money into Arsenal.

Then there are the Glazers. They hold majority stakes in both Manchester United and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Neither club is at its peak right now. United made the Europa League final but lost to Tottenham and started cutting staff soon after. They’re expected to offload players this summer. 

The Bucs, meanwhile, are solid—Baker Mayfield has led them to two straight post-Brady playoff appearances. Both teams seem stable, but there's no sign of cross-investment between sports.

Lastly, Todd Boehly. He bought Chelsea in 2022 after Abramovich was forced to sell, as evidence of links with the Russia-Ukraine conflict were found. Boehly also owns the Dodgers (MLB), Sparks (WNBA), and has a stake in the Lakers. Chelsea's in the middle of a rebuild, but still lifted the Conference League trophy in 2025.

With a young core led by Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández, they’re likely to bring in veterans to help. Still, the Dodgers—defending MLB champs—remain the top priority, while the Sparks are struggling with a 4–9 record and just one game left, and the Lakers already have Luka Dončić and LeBron James.

If the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers with the intention of getting part of the money to relocate to Liverpool, then this could become a possibility for other teams to also invest in moves like this.