Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been approached to join a potential investment consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia, which is engaged in preliminary talks to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group, according to reports by Sky News and the Financial Times.
The Investment Talks and Valuation
Discussions regarding a minority investment remain in the early stages, and there is no certainty that Bezos will ultimately choose to participate, according to Sky News reporting. The potential ownership group headed by Bhatia is exploring the acquisition of up to a 30 percent minority share in the Premier League club. In these ongoing negotiations, Liverpool FC is valued at more than $6 billion, placing it as England’s second most valuable football club behind Manchester United, according to Liverpool.com.
Fenway Sports Group’s Stance on Control
An FSG representative confirmed that Bhatia’s consortium has expressed interest, though the current American ownership group is not seeking a complete sale of the club. Instead, any finalized arrangement would mirror FSG’s 2023 transaction involving Dynasty Equity, which saw the sale of a strategic minority portion rather than a full ownership change. While market analysts have long speculated about whether FSG will eventually pursue a full sale, the current discussions are strictly centered on a minority stake, according to Sky News.
Bhatia’s Paved Path and Bezos’s Sports History
To clear the way for potential investment activity, Amit Bhatia relinquished his 18-year ownership position and board membership at Queens Park Rangers, transferring control to Ruben Gnanalingam. For Bezos, whose net worth is estimated at nearly $257 billion by Forbes, participation in the Liverpool consortium would mark his first foray into professional sports ownership. The billionaire previously evaluated opportunities to purchase NFL franchises, including the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Commanders, but ultimately did not complete any deals.
Global Stature of Liverpool FC
Liverpool holds a massive international footprint, boasting 20 English league championships, six European titles, and an estimated global fan base exceeding 500 million supporters. The club’s substantial valuation and worldwide reach continue to attract interest from high-net-worth investors as American ownership models expand across English football.
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