Jeff Bezos in Talks to Join Consortium for 30% Stake in Liverpool FC

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held discussions about joining a billionaire consortium seeking a 30% stake in Liverpool FC, according to reports from Sky News and the New York Post. The bid is led by businessman Amit Bhatia, whose group has reportedly made a provisional offer of 1.35 billion pounds, or approximately $1.8 billion, to Fenway Sports Group (FSG). This investment would value the Premier League club at an estimated $6 billion.

Details of the Bhatia-led Consortium Bid

The investment group is managed by Amit Bhatia, the former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers. According to the Guardian, Bhatia has allegedly secured financial backing from his father-in-law, Lakshmi Mittal, an Indian steel-and-mining magnate with a net worth exceeding $30 billion. To facilitate the bid, Bhatia stepped down as director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers on July 22, 2026, transferring his shares to fellow owner Ruben Gnanalingam, as reported by the New York Post.

A spokesperson for Fenway Sports Group confirmed that a consortium led by Bhatia has expressed interest in a strategic minority investment in Liverpool FC. However, the FSG spokesperson did not comment on whether Jeff Bezos is specifically involved in the talks. Amazon has not responded to requests for comment, according to the New York Post.

Financial Valuation and Market Comparisons

The reported $6 billion valuation for Liverpool FC represents an increase in the market value of Premier League ownership. According to the New York Post, this figure is higher than the $1.65 billion Sir Jim Ratcliffe paid for a nearly 30% stake in Manchester United two years prior.

The proposed deal follows a precedent set in 2023 when FSG sold a 3% stake in the club to the private-equity firm Dynasty Equity. FSG originally acquired control of Liverpool in 2010 for 300 million pounds, according to the Daily Mail.

Jeff Bezos’ History with Sports Ownership

While Bezos is ranked by Forbes as the fourth richest person in the world with a net worth of $256.9 billion, he has not previously completed a sports franchise acquisition. According to Sky News and the New York Post, Bezos previously explored bids for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, though neither deal materialized.

The potential investment in Liverpool marks Bezos’ first reported attempt to enter the Premier League. This comes as Amazon has expanded its sports broadcasting portfolio. The New York Post reports that Amazon held live UK rights to 20 Premier League games per season for six seasons until the end of last year, and currently airs the Champions League in Europe and NFL games in the United States.

Liverpool FC Operational Context

Under FSG ownership, Liverpool has won two Premier League titles and a sixth Champions League trophy. The Daily Mail reports that the club operates on a largely self-sufficient model; figures published by The Athletic in 2024 indicated that FSG has invested only 136 million pounds into the club.

Despite a general policy of financial sustainability, the club sanctioned a spend of 446 million pounds in a single transfer window last summer, according to the Daily Mail. The club is currently managed by Andoni Iraola and is conducting a pre-season tour of the United States, including a match against Sunderland in Chicago.

FSG’s ownership structure currently includes 33 partners, including principal owner John W. Henry, chairman Tom Werner, president Michael Gordon, and NBA legend LeBron James, as reported by the Daily Mail.