A consortium involving Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is nearing a deal to acquire approximately one-third of the shares of Premier League football club Liverpool, according to multiple media reports. The group of investors also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.
According to Sky News, the consortium is led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder of the English second-division club Queens Park Rangers. Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), may announce the deal as early as this week.
Liverpool could be valued at £4.4 billion
According to reports, if the deal is concluded, the entire club will be valued at approximately £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion). This would be one of the highest valuations in the history of football club deals.
FSG, which acquired Liverpool in 2010, has in recent years considered attracting external investment while retaining control of the club. A deal at this valuation would demonstrate significant growth in Liverpool’s value during FSG’s 16 years of ownership. Neither the club nor FSG have commented on these reports yet.
Bezos, who is 62 years old, is one of the richest people in the world. According to Forbes magazine, his fortune exceeds $280 billion. Saverin’s fortune is estimated at $33 billion.
Earlier, Bezos reportedly considered purchasing NFL clubs Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders but ultimately abandoned these plans.
Liverpool enters a period of change
Liverpool, which won the Premier League title in 2025, is entering a period of change following the departure of head coach Arne Slot and top scorer Mohamed Salah.
Michael Edwards, who is largely credited with forming the team that won Liverpool’s first English championship title in 30 years in 2020, left his position as chief executive of football at Fenway Sports Group in July.
