The manager was asked about the INEOS transaction, which was confirmed on Christmas Eve subject to regulatory approval, during his post-match press conference, following the pulsating 3-2 victory over Aston Villa.
The Reds trailed 2-0 at the interval but roared back with a double by Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund's first Premier League goal.
"I don't think it has had an impact on the players," said Ten Hag. "And so for me, I kept informed and during the whole process, first from Richard Arnold, later on from Patrick Stewart.
"So I knew what's going on.