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Jeff Bezos Linked to Consortium Seeking Minority Stake in Liverpool FC
7/22/2026, 9:16:32 PM
Deal Overview
Investors led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia are in advanced talks to purchase a significant minority stake—estimated at roughly 30%—in Liverpool Football Club. The group has put forward a provisional offer of £1.35 billion to acquire the share from the current owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG). Sources indicate that Jeff Bezos, founder and executive chairman of Amazon, is being considered as a potential equity partner within the consortium.
Key Players and Financial Backing
- Jeff Bezos – Founder of Amazon, net worth about $257 billion (Forbes).
- Amit Bhatia – Former QPR co-owner, now leading the investment consortium.
- Lakshmi Mittal – Indian steel magnate, father-in-law of Bhatia; his family’s wealth is estimated at £23 billion and is expected to provide backing for the deal.
- Fenway Sports Group (FSG) – U.S.-based owners of Liverpool, also owners of the Boston Red Sox and investors in the PGA Tour’s commercial arm.
Valuation and Offer Details
The consortium’s bid values Liverpool at around £4.5 billion (Guardian) or approximately £4.63 billion. By contrast, FSG originally purchased the club for £300 million in 2010. The provisional £1.35 billion offer would therefore represent a minority share worth roughly one-third of the club’s current valuation. The consortium is also reportedly seeking additional investors to fund the transaction, with the Mittal family positioned as the primary financial anchor.
Official Responses
The same spokesperson declined to comment further on the specifics of the negotiations. Bhatia’s own representatives have not provided a statement.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The two sources differ on Liverpool’s current valuation: the Guardian cites £4.5 billion, while ESPN reports £4.63 billion. Neither outlet provides a definitive timeline for when a final agreement might be reached, and details about the exact percentage of equity Bezos would receive remain unspecified. Additional information on the composition of the broader investor group beyond the Mittal family is also absent.
