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Liverpool FC Minority Stake Sale Negotiated, Valued Over $6 B

7/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

FSG is negotiating to sell a minority stake in Liverpool FC to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia.
The consortium is backed by the Mittal family, with Bhatia being Lakshmi Mittal’s son-in-law.
The deal would value Liverpool at over $6 billion (£4.5 billion).
On 21 July 2026 Bhatia transferred his QPR shares to Ruben Gnanalingam to satisfy ownership rules.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 the Glazer family completed a £790 million leveraged takeover of Manchester United, taking the club private after buying a 57% stake and later reaching 98% ownership. The deal sparked large fan protests, added £540 million of debt to a club that had been debt-free for decades, and raised concerns about future club sales.

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Story summary

FSG is negotiating to sell a minority stake in Liverpool FC to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia.
The consortium is backed by the Mittal family, with Bhatia being Lakshmi Mittal’s son-in-law.
The deal would value Liverpool at over $6 billion (£4.5 billion).
On 21 July 2026 Bhatia transferred his QPR shares to Ruben Gnanalingam to satisfy ownership rules.

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