Sky News reports that a consortium featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is on the brink of finalising a transaction to purchase roughly a one‑third share of Liverpool Football Club. The news outlet says Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which has controlled the Anfield side since 2010, is preparing an announcement that could arrive as early as this week. According to the source, the deal would place Mr Bezos alongside Eduardo Saverin, one of the original co‑founders of Facebook, in an investor group that aims to become a significant minority shareholder.
The syndicate is being headed by Amit Bhatia, a British‑Indian entrepreneur and the son‑in‑law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. Bhatia previously held a stake in the Championship club Queens Park Rangers before turning his attention to the Premier League.
An insider familiar with the negotiations indicated that a public statement was expected in the next few days, although there is a chance the timing could slip into the following week. If the transaction proceeds, the three investors – Bezos, Saverin and Bhatia – would join the ranks of the world’s wealthiest individuals as co‑owners of the Reds, a club that boasts a storied history and a record of domestic and European success. For context, Forbes estimates Jeff Bezos’s net worth at more than £207 billion (approximately $280 billion), while Saverin’s wealth is placed at around £23.7 billion ($32 billion). The proposed investment would value Liverpool at roughly £4.4 billion ($6 billion), making it one of the most expensive football deals ever recorded.
Sky Sports News has reached out to both Liverpool and FSG for comment, but neither side has responded at the time of writing. Bezos has not previously been linked to football ownership, so his potential involvement underscores how elite investors now view sport as a distinct asset class. Saverin, who is 44, previously participated in a consortium that attempted – without success – to take over Chelsea FC during the 2022 auction triggered by geopolitical turmoil following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. One source suggests the stake being offered could be slightly larger than earlier reports indicated, possibly exceeding 30 percent of the club’s equity.
Even at that level, the valuation would reinforce the remarkable financial growth that FSG has achieved over its 16‑year tenure. When the group first bought Liverpool for a modest £300 million, the club was grappling with financial difficulties.
Today, the proposed valuation represents a more than fourteen‑fold increase. The arrival of such a powerful consortium inevitably raises questions about future intentions.
Some observers speculate that the investors may eventually seek a controlling interest, while others argue that a strategic minority stake could bring fresh capital without disrupting the club’s existing governance structure. A spokesperson for FSG earlier this month said, "An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club." No further details were provided. The last time a significant share of Liverpool changed hands was in 2023, when Dynasty Equity acquired a small interest that pushed the club’s valuation above £3.3 billion ($4.5 billion).
The current proposal, if completed, would set a new benchmark for Premier League transactions. Sky Sports analyst Kaveh Solhekol commented on the potential impact: "It is massive for the future of Liverpool. We have to be careful, though. There may be a few supporters uneasy at the prospect of being part‑owned by one of the richest men in the world.
When people invest or buy clubs, who previously don't have a link to the club, the duty is to ask why they want to invest. What is in it for them?" He added that some fans would welcome Bezos’s involvement, noting the billionaire’s estimated net worth of around £207 billion, but urged caution until the motives of the investment group become clear. "A lot of rich people in recent years have thought it is worth owning a Premier League club, not just because they can make money and increase in value, but because they are a trophy asset," Solhekol said. He further predicted that the deal would likely go through, valuing Liverpool at roughly £4.5 billion – a figure that dwarfs the £2.5 billion price tag paid for Chelsea in its most recent ownership change.
"It is a stunning return for FSG," Solhekol noted, recalling the original £300 million purchase price sixteen years ago. "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." Amit Bhatia, now 46, runs AyBe Capital, a multi‑asset investment firm with interests spanning technology, media, property, consumer retail and health sectors. He is married to Vanisha Mittal Bhatia, daughter of Lakshmi Mittal, further cementing his connections to global industrial wealth.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, launched the e‑commerce giant from his Seattle garage in 1994. Beyond Amazon, his portfolio includes the aerospace venture Blue Origin, the venture‑capital firm Nash Holdings (the ownership vehicle for The Washington Post), and a range of other private investments.
His involvement in football would mark a new chapter in his diversification strategy. For readers interested in the broader context of FSG’s decision to sell a minority stake and the structure of Liverpool’s ownership, additional analysis is available through linked resources. The potential deal, while still subject to final approval, signals a continued trend of ultra‑wealthy individuals and investment groups seeking footholds in the world’s most lucrative sports leagues, treating clubs not only as community institutions but also as high‑value financial assets.