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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been approached to join a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia that is in talks to acquire a strategic minority stake in Liverpool Football Club from current owners Fenway Sports Group. The development, first reported by Sky News and confirmed by multiple sources on July 21-22, 2026, adds a new dimension to ongoing discussions about the club's future ownership structure. Bezos, ranked by Forbes as the world's fourth-richest person with an estimated net worth of nearly $257 billion, has held exploratory discussions about joining the syndicate of investors, though sources caution that he is "not certain to proceed" with an investment in the Premier League giants.
The consortium, led by Bhatia — the son-in-law of Indian billionaire steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal — is in preliminary talks with FSG to purchase what has been described as a "strategic minority investment" in Liverpool. Bhatia recently relinquished his controlling stake and board seat at Queens Park Rangers, the Championship club he co-owned for 18 years, to clear the way for his prospective investment at Anfield. According to Sky News, the Bhatia-led group could acquire as much as 30 percent of the club, with the discussions placing a valuation of at least $6 billion on Liverpool, making it the second most valuable club in England behind Manchester United.
FSG, the American ownership group led by John W. Henry that has controlled Liverpool since 2010, confirmed the talks in a statement. "An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club," a spokesperson said. The proposed deal is understood to be structured similarly to FSG's 2023 agreement with Dynasty Equity, which saw the club valued at more than $4.5 billion. However, FSG has stressed that it is not looking to sell the club outright, and insiders have sought to downplay suggestions that the Bhatia-led investment would immediately lead towards a full sale.
Bezos, who also owns The Washington Post and the space exploration company Blue Origin, has previously explored bids for several major American sports franchises, including the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Commanders, though he did not proceed with either deal. The Amazon founder's potential involvement in a Premier League club would continue the trend of American money pouring into English football, with approximately half of the 20 top-flight clubs now part or fully owned by US-based investors. Liverpool, under FSG's stewardship, has enjoyed sustained success, securing two Premier League titles, a Champions League win, and an FA Cup, among other honours, while also modernising its infrastructure and expanding commercial revenues.
The timing of the investment talks comes as Liverpool prepare for a new era under head coach Andoni Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot after last season's disappointing fifth-place finish. The club is currently on a pre-season tour of the United States, with Iraola tasked with rebuilding the squad following the departure of talismanic striker Mo Salah. For Liverpool supporters, the key question extends beyond the identity of any individual investor to what fresh investment could mean for the club's sporting ambitions in an increasingly expensive football landscape. While Bezos's involvement remains uncertain, the calibre of the names reportedly involved underscores Liverpool's position among football's most valuable institutions.
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