Sky News reports that a consortium featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is on the brink of finalising a purchase of roughly one‑third of Liverpool Football Club. According to sources, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which has been the controlling shareholder of the Anfield side since 2010, is preparing to announce the transaction as early as this week. The proposed deal would see Bezos join an investment syndicate that also includes Eduardo Saverin, one of the original co‑founders of 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. An insider suggested that an official statement could be issued in the next few days, though there is a chance the timing could slip into the following week.
If the agreement goes through, the three investors – all among the world’s wealthiest individuals – would become co‑owners of the Reds, a club that boasts a storied history and a record of domestic and European success. Forbes estimates Bezos’s personal fortune at more than £207 billion (approximately $280 billion), while Saverin is valued at around £23.7 billion ($32 billion).
Their combined investment would place Liverpool’s valuation at roughly £4.4 billion ($6 billion), making it one of the most lucrative deals ever recorded in football. Sky Sports News has reached out to both Liverpool and FSG for comment, but neither party has responded at the time of writing. Although Bezos has never before been linked to a football acquisition, his potential involvement underscores a growing trend: affluent investors now view elite sport as a distinct asset class, capable of delivering both financial returns and global brand exposure. Saverin, now 44, previously participated in a consortium that attempted – and failed – to take over Chelsea FC during the 2022 auction triggered by the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
An insider familiar with the Liverpool negotiations said the final stake could be slightly larger than initially reported, potentially exceeding 30 percent of the club’s equity. Regardless of the exact percentage, a £4.4 billion valuation would cement the extraordinary financial growth FSG has achieved over its 16‑year tenure. When the group first bought Liverpool for a modest £300 million, the club was grappling with significant financial difficulties.
The new consortium’s arrival is likely to raise expectations that the investors may eventually seek a controlling interest, rather than merely a minority share. A spokesperson for FSG confirmed last month that "an investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club," but declined to provide further details about timing or structure. Similarly, a representative for the Bhatia‑led group chose not to comment on the rumors.
The most recent change in Liverpool’s ownership structure occurred in 2023, when Dynasty Equity purchased a small stake that valued the club at over £3.3 billion ($4.5 billion). The potential new deal would therefore represent a substantial increase in valuation and signal another milestone in the club’s commercial evolution. Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol summed up the sentiment among fans and analysts: "It’s massive for Liverpool’s future, but we must be cautious.
Some supporters may feel uneasy about being part‑owned by one of the richest men on the planet. When investors without a historical link to a club step in, it’s natural to ask why they want in and what they hope to gain." Solhekol added that a segment of Liverpool’s fan base would likely welcome Bezos’s involvement, given his staggering net worth of roughly £207 billion. Yet he warned that many wealthy individuals view Premier League clubs not only as profit‑making enterprises but also as trophy assets that enhance their personal brand and prestige.
"I think the deal will go through; it would value Liverpool at £4.5 billion," he said, noting that the last major Premier League sale – Chelsea – was priced at about £2.5 billion. The commentator highlighted the impressive return for FSG, recalling that the group purchased Liverpool 16 years ago for just £300 million.
"Going forward, Liverpool will be even richer than they already are. They have a massive turnover and it will only get bigger with these investors," Solhekol concluded. Amit Bhatia, a 46‑year‑old British‑Indian entrepreneur with a background in investment banking, 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 steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is arguably the most recognizable business figure globally. He launched the e‑commerce giant from his Seattle garage in 1994. Beyond Amazon, his portfolio includes aerospace venture Blue Origin, the venture‑capital arm Nash Holdings (which owns The Washington Post), and a variety of other high‑profile investments.
The prospective partnership between these high‑net‑worth individuals and Liverpool reflects a broader shift in football ownership, where financial clout and global branding are increasingly intertwined with on‑field ambitions. As the negotiations progress, supporters, analysts, and the wider sporting community will be watching closely to see how this infusion of capital might shape the club’s strategic direction, transfer policy, and long‑term competitiveness in both domestic and European competitions.