Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been approached to join a consortium exploring the purchase of a minority stake in Liverpool, with the Premier League club’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, confirming that discussions over a strategic investment are underway.
According to Sky Sports, the American billionaire is in talks with a consortium led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia, in a move that could further strengthen Liverpool’s commercial position.
Bezos, who also owns Blue Origin and The Washington Post, is estimated by Forbes to be worth almost $257 billion, making him the world’s fourth-richest person.
However, while discussions have taken place, the report noted that the billionaire has not committed to joining the proposed investment.
Liverpool owners FSG have made no secret of their willingness to attract outside investment as the financial demands of competing at the highest level continue to increase.
Confirming the development, an FSG spokesperson said: “An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club.”
The proposed investment is expected to follow a similar structure to FSG’s 2023 agreement with Dynasty Equity, when the club sold a minority stake worth around £164 million.
Funds from that deal were used to reduce bank debt and finance infrastructure projects, including the redevelopment of the Anfield Road Stand and improvements at the AXA Training Centre.
Bhatia appears to have cleared the path for the latest move after ending his long-standing involvement with Championship club Queens Park Rangers.
The 46-year-old officially transferred his shares in QPR to Ruben Gnanalingam on July 21, paving the way for his consortium to focus on the Liverpool opportunity.
According to the Financial Times, advisers have already been engaged to work on the proposed transaction, with the Bhatia-led group’s offer valuing Liverpool at more than $6 billion (£4.5 billion).
While the possible involvement of one of the world’s wealthiest businessmen is likely to excite supporters, the investment is expected to focus on the club’s long-term financial strength rather than immediate spending in the transfer market.
If completed, the deal would further underline Liverpool’s growing commercial appeal as leading football clubs continue to attract interest from some of the world’s biggest investors.
