A consortium that brings together Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Indian billionaire Eduardo Saverin is reportedly on the brink of securing a one‑third stake in Liverpool Football Club, a deal that would value the Premier League side at roughly £4.4 billion.
The group is being steered by Amit Bhatia, the son‑in‑law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, who previously held a share in Queens Park Rangers, adding a cross‑border dimension to the negotiations.
The consortium’s makeup
Fenway Sports Group, which has owned Liverpool since 2010, has kept a tight grip on the club while exploring external capital, a move that could reshape the ownership landscape of one of England’s most successful football institutions.
Liverpool’s recent campaign ended in fifth place despite a £446 million outlay on new players, prompting the club to replace Dutch coach Arne Slot with Spanish tactician Andoni Iraola as it seeks a revival.
The departure of star forward Mohamed Salah and the exit of Michael Edwards, the architect of the 2020 league title, have left a void that the new management hopes to fill, while the club’s storied past — 20 English league titles, six European Cups and a FIFA Club World Cup — remains a benchmark for ambition.
Anfield, the iconic stadium that pulses with a global fan base, will host the season opener against Newcastle United on August 23, a match that will test the resilience of a squad undergoing both on‑field and off‑field transformation.