Sky News reports that a partnership featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is on the verge of finalising a deal to purchase roughly one‑third of Liverpool Football Club. The report indicates that Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which has been the controlling shareholder of the Anfield side since 2010, is preparing an announcement that could arrive as early as this week, detailing the transaction.
According to insiders, the proposed arrangement would see Mr. Bezos join an investment consortium that also includes Eduardo Saverin, a co‑founder of the social networking platform Facebook.
The group is being spearheaded by Amit Bhatia, the son‑in‑law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder in Championship club Queens Park Rangers. One source familiar with the negotiations suggested that an official statement is expected within the next few days, although there is a possibility the timing could slip into the following week. If the deal proceeds, it would place three of the world’s wealthiest individuals—Bezos, Saverin and Bhatia—among the co‑owners of Liverpool, a club that ranks among the most decorated in English football history.
Forbes estimates Mr. Bezos’s net worth at more than £207 billion (approximately $280 billion), while Mr. Saverin is valued at over £23.7 billion ($32 billion).
The transaction is reported to value Liverpool at about £4.4 billion ($6 billion), positioning it as one of the most lucrative ownership deals ever recorded in the sport. Sky Sports News has reached out to both Liverpool and FSG for comment, but no response has been confirmed at the time of writing. While Bezos has never previously been linked to a football investment, his potential involvement underscores a growing trend: elite investors now view professional sport as a distinct asset class, worthy of strategic allocation alongside traditional holdings such as technology, real estate and media. Saverin, now 44, previously participated in a consortium that attempted an unsuccessful takeover of Chelsea FC during the 2022 auction that followed the geopolitical fallout from Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
An insider familiar with the Liverpool talks indicated that the final stake could be slightly larger than earlier estimates, potentially exceeding a 30 percent share of the club. Regardless of the precise percentage, a valuation of £4.4 billion would cement the financial success that FSG has enjoyed over its 16‑year tenure as Liverpool’s owners.
When the Boston Red Sox‑holding Fenway Sports Group first bought the club for roughly £300 million, Liverpool was in a precarious financial position. Since then, the club’s commercial growth, global brand expansion and on‑field achievements have dramatically increased its market value.
The arrival of a high‑profile consortium is likely to raise expectations that its members may eventually seek a controlling interest in the Reds. A spokesperson for FSG previously said, "An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club." The group has not disclosed further details about timing or the exact size of the stake. The last minority‑share transaction at Liverpool took place in 2023, when Dynasty Equity purchased a small interest that valued the club at more than £3.3 billion ($4.5 billion).
The current proposal would therefore represent a significant step up in valuation and signal confidence in the club’s long‑term growth prospects. A look at the key figures involved provides additional context.
Amit Bhatia, a 46‑year‑old British‑Indian entrepreneur, has a background in investment banking and currently runs AyBe Capital, a multi‑asset firm that invests across technology, media, property, consumer retail and health sectors. He is married to Vanisha Mittal Bhatia, the daughter of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, further linking the consortium to a network of global industrial wealth. Jeff Bezos, arguably one of the most recognizable business leaders worldwide, founded Amazon in 1994 from his garage in Seattle. Beyond Amazon, his portfolio includes aerospace venture Blue Origin, the venture‑capital arm Nash Holdings (which owns The Washington Post), and various other private investments.
His entry into football ownership would add a new dimension to his already diverse business empire. Eduardo Saverin, after co‑founding Facebook, has built a substantial investment portfolio focused on technology and real estate, primarily through his firm B Capital Group. His previous attempt to acquire Chelsea demonstrates his interest in leveraging football clubs as both commercial enterprises and global branding platforms. The potential sale of a minority stake raises several strategic questions for Liverpool.
How will the new investors influence the club’s governance and future transfer policy? Will their involvement accelerate infrastructure projects such as stadium upgrades or the development of a new training complex? And how will existing fans react to the entry of ultra‑wealthy outsiders into the club’s ownership structure?
Industry analysts suggest that the infusion of capital could enable Liverpool to compete more aggressively in the increasingly expensive transfer market, while also expanding its commercial footprint in emerging markets across Asia and the Americas. At the same time, there is a risk that divergent interests between the consortium and existing management could create friction, particularly if the investors push for a more aggressive financial strategy.
In summary, the prospective deal places three of the planet’s richest individuals in a position to shape the future of one of England’s most storied football institutions. With a valuation that eclipses previous transactions, the agreement would mark a watershed moment for Liverpool, highlighting the broader evolution of sport into a high‑value investment arena.
The next few days will be crucial in confirming the details and gauging the reaction from supporters, regulators and the broader football community.