Bezos and Bhatia Enter Talks to Acquire Liverpool Stake

Potential investors Amit Bhatia and Jeff Bezos could significantly boost Liverpool’s finances.

Fenway Sports Group looks to be locked in talks with a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, the former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers and son-in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. The Amazon founder's name has also been linked to the deal. Talks began three months ago but FSG insists they remain at a preliminary stage.

Negotiations involve about 30% stake, valued provisionally at £1.35bn for Liverpool, estimated at £4.5bn in total.

According to The Guardian - Football, Bhatia's team is believed to have secured financial backing from the Mittal family and could use Amazon’s founder’s wealth as well if he chooses to invest.

Why Would FSG Want to Sell a Minority Stake?

Fenway Sports Group originally bought Liverpool in 2010 for £300m. A healthy profit of £1.35bn on this purchase, combined with the company's competitive nature and desire to maintain an elite standing, means the move could be more about attracting funds than selling.

“Investing further into the club’s future financial stability through new capital is key for us,” Mike Gordon, FSG president, reportedly said.

Preliminary Stages Only: What Are the Financial Implications?

The consortium's proposed offer would significantly boost Liverpool's finances as it begins a new era under Andoni Iraola. The ownership remains competitive and has sought external investors multiple times in the past, such as when RedBird Capital Partners bought 10% of the company for £543m in March 2021.