FSG in talks to sell minority Liverpool stake to Mittal family consortium
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has confirmed preliminary discussions to sell a minority stake in Liverpool FC to a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia, backed by the billionaire Mittal family. The deal could value the Premier League club at over $6 billion (£4.5 billion), a record for a UK football club. Bhatia recently stepped down as co-owner of Queens Park Rangers to pursue the investment. FSG, which bought Liverpool for £300 million in 2010, previously sold a minority stake to Dynasty Equity in 2023. No final agreement has been reached.
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Liverpool takeover plan clear as billionaires approached over buying stake from FSG
Liverpool FC owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are in talks with a consortium led by British-Indian entrepreneur Amit Bhatia for a minority stake of up to 30% in the club. Bhatia, son-in-law of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, is reportedly eyeing a controlling stake. Figures including Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin have been approached to join the investment group. FSG confirmed the approach last week, and CEO Billy Hogan stated discussions are ongoing. The investment search follows FSG's 2023 deal with Dynasty Equity. The Mittal family has expanding sports investments, including the Boston Celtics and Rajasthan Royals. The news comes amid upheaval at Liverpool, with sporting director Richard Hughes linked to a move to Saudi Arabia.
Liverpool CEO confirms FSG investment talks with Amit Bhatia consortium after Jeff Bezos approach
Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan confirmed that Fenway Sports Group (FSG) remains in talks with a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia for a strategic minority investment in the club. Bhatia, former QPR co-owner and son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, has reportedly approached Amazon founder Jeff Bezos about joining the consortium. The potential deal, still in preliminary stages, could involve a 30% stake and value Liverpool at £4.5bn. FSG previously sold a single-figure stake to Dynasty Equity in 2023. The update comes amid a period of transition for Liverpool, with new manager Andoni Iraola replacing Arne Slot and the departure of football chief Michael Edwards.
Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin Approached Over Liverpool FC Investment
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, with a net worth of £24.3 billion, has been approached by a consortium led by Amit Bhatia to invest in Liverpool FC. The consortium is reportedly seeking to purchase around a 30% stake in the club, which could be valued at $6 billion (£4.5 billion). If Saverin joins, he would become the third wealthiest owner in the Premier League, behind Newcastle's Saudi PIF and Manchester City's City Football Group. Saverin previously failed in a bid to buy Chelsea in 2022. Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool's majority owner since 2010, confirmed the consortium's interest in a strategic minority investment. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has also been mentioned as a potential investor in the same consortium.
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Indian Steel Magnate Mittal and Jeff Bezos Eye Minority Stake in Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), are in preliminary talks to sell a minority stake in the club to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. Jeff Bezos has also expressed interest in joining the consortium. The deal, valued at around £1.3 billion for approximately 30% of shares, would value the club at over £4 billion. FSG, which also owns the Boston Red Sox, would retain a controlling 60% stake. Football finance experts view the move as shrewd, noting it provides FSG with capital while keeping control, and could offer future synergies with Amazon. No agreement has been signed, but sources indicate all parties are serious about finalizing the deal.
Liverpool primed for business: Bezos, Bhatia and the next steps at Anfield
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) is in preliminary talks with a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, former QPR co-owner and son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, to sell a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC. The provisional offer is reportedly £1.35 billion for about 30% of the club, valuing Liverpool at approximately £4.5 billion. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has also been approached about joining the consortium but remains undecided. FSG, which bought Liverpool for £300 million in 2010, sees the potential deal as a way to inject fresh capital to remain competitive with state-backed rivals, not as an exit strategy. The talks are at a preliminary stage and are not expected to affect the club's summer transfer plans. FSG has previously sold minority stakes to RedBird Capital and Dynasty Equity.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in talks to join consortium seeking 30% stake in Liverpool
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining a consortium led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia to buy approximately 30% of Liverpool Football Club from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). The consortium has made a provisional offer of £1.35bn for the stake, valuing the club at around £4.5bn. Bezos, the world's fourth-richest person with a fortune of $257bn, has previously explored buying NFL franchises but never invested in the Premier League. Bhatia has secured financial backing from his father-in-law, Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. FSG confirmed the talks, noting they previously sold 3% of the club to Dynasty Equity in 2023. Bezos's potential involvement aligns with Amazon's growing role as a sports broadcaster, holding rights for Premier League, Champions League, and NFL games.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in talks to join consortium seeking 30% stake in Liverpool
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining a consortium led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia to buy approximately 30% of Liverpool Football Club from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). The consortium has made a provisional offer of £1.35bn, valuing the club at around £4.5bn. Bezos, the fourth-richest person globally with a $257bn fortune, has previously explored buying NFL franchises but never invested in the Premier League. Bhatia has secured financial backing from his father-in-law, steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. FSG confirmed the talks, noting Bhatia's consortium expressed interest in a strategic minority investment. Bezos would receive equity in Liverpool under any deal. The move aligns with Amazon's diversification into sports rights, having held Premier League and Champions League broadcasting deals.
Consortium Led by Amit Bhatia in Talks for Liverpool Stake, Jeff Bezos May Join
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia, former owner of Queens Park Rangers, is negotiating to buy a minority stake in Liverpool FC. The group has invited Jeff Bezos, the fourth richest person in the world with a fortune of around 300 billion euros, to join the deal. The potential transaction values Liverpool at 5.2 billion euros. Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which bought the club for 350 million euros in 2010 and currently holds the largest share, confirmed to Sky Sports that it has received interest from Bhatia's group. If completed, this would follow FSG's 2023 sale of a minority stake to Dynasty Equity for 192 million euros. Bezos, who has no current sports investments, has previously shown interest in NFL teams like the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders. Bhatia is the brother-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal.
Liverpool investment explained as Jeff Bezos talks revealed after FSG statement
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been approached to join a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia to buy a minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool FC. Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool's current owners, confirmed they are in talks with the consortium, which could acquire up to 30% of the club. Bezos, the world's fourth-richest man with a net worth of $259 billion, has previously explored bids for NFL teams but did not proceed. The investment talks come amid senior-level upheaval at Liverpool, including the departure of FSG's CEO of Football Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes being linked to Saudi Arabia. FSG has been open to new investment since 2022, following a similar minority deal with Dynasty Equity in 2023. The consortium's approach mirrors FSG's strategy of seeking strategic minority investors while retaining control.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos approached as FSG enter talks over Liverpool investment
Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have confirmed that a consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in the Premier League club. According to Sky News, the consortium has reportedly approached Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the fourth-richest person in the world with a net worth of over £190 billion, to join the investment. Bhatia, a former co-owner and director of Queens Park Rangers, is leading the consortium. FSG issued a statement confirming the expression of interest. The Mirror reports this as a developing story with further updates expected.
Amazon billionaire Bezos approached to join consortium seeking stake in Liverpool
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been approached to join a consortium led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia that is in talks to buy a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. The consortium, backed by the Mittal family, has hired advisors to work with current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG). A deal could value Liverpool at over $6bn (£4.5bn). Bhatia recently transferred his shares in QPR to facilitate the potential investment. FSG confirmed the talks, noting any investment would be similar to the 2023 deal with Dynasty Equity. Bezos, the world's fourth-richest man with a fortune of nearly $257bn, has previously explored bids for NFL teams but did not proceed. A source cautioned that Bezos is not certain to proceed with an investment.
Liverpool's US Owners in Talks with Indian Investors for Minority Stake Valuing Club at $6 Billion
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American owners of Liverpool FC, are in negotiations with Indian investors, including the Mittal family, for a minority stake that values the club at over $6 billion. The talks are led by Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, who has stepped down from his role at Queens Park Rangers. FSG, which bought Liverpool for $400 million in 2010, confirmed the discussions. Under FSG's ownership, Liverpool ended a 30-year Premier League title drought in 2020, won another league title in 2025, and secured a sixth Champions League trophy in 2019. The club recently sacked manager Arne Slot and hired Andoni Iraola.
Liverpool owner FSG in talks to sell minority stake to Amit Bhatia consortium backed by Lakshmi Mittal
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), owner of Liverpool FC, has entered negotiations to sell a significant minority stake to a consortium led by Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia, backed by his father-in-law, Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. The deal would value Liverpool at approximately £4.5bn, a record for a Premier League club, far exceeding Chelsea's £2.5bn sale in 2022 and Manchester United's £3.9bn valuation in 2024. FSG, which bought Liverpool for £300m in 2010, confirmed the talks in a statement to the Financial Times. Bhatia resigned as a QPR director after 19 years to pursue the investment. Industry sources expressed surprise at the high valuation, but noted the Mittal family's £16bn in assets ensures financial capability. Liverpool is currently in the US for a pre-season tour under new head coach Andoni Iraola.
FSG Confirm Liverpool Minority Stake Talks with Bhatia-Led Consortium Backed by Mittal Family
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has confirmed that a consortium of investors led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia, with backing from the billionaire Mittal family (estimated fortune over £26 billion), has approached them about acquiring a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC. No deal is in place, and discussions are at a preliminary stage. Bhatia recently stepped down as co-owner of Queens Park Rangers. FSG's statement characterized the interest as a strategic minority investment. The talks are reportedly comparable to the 2023 Dynasty Equity deal valued between £82m and £164m. Liverpool, bought by FSG for £300m in 2010, is now valued at £5.2 billion by Forbes and recorded revenues exceeding £700m for the first time this year.
Fenway Sports Group in Talks to Sell Minority Liverpool Stake to Mittal Family Consortium
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American owner of Liverpool FC, has confirmed preliminary discussions to sell a minority stake in the club to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. The deal, if completed, would value the Premier League club at over $6 billion (€5.25 billion). The announcement came just hours after Bhatia stepped down as director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers (QPR), a role he held for 18 years. FSG, which bought Liverpool for £300 million in 2010, previously sold a minority stake to US fund Dynasty Equity in 2023 to reduce pandemic-era debt and fund stadium renovations. FSG also owns the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
Consortium led by Amit Bhatia in talks to buy minority stake in Liverpool
A consortium led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in acquiring a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club, according to a statement from current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG). Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers, stepped down from QPR's board on Tuesday. FSG confirmed the approach to BBC Sport but noted the deal has not yet been finalized. If completed, the investment would follow a similar structure to FSG's 2023 sale of a minority stake to Dynasty, which helped offset debt from infrastructure projects. The Financial Times reports a deal could value Liverpool at over $6bn (£4.5bn). FSG, which bought Liverpool for £300m in 2010, first signaled openness to new investment in 2022. Bhatia, 46, is a former Morgan Stanley investment banker who now runs construction, real estate, and private equity businesses in the UK.
Consortium led by Amit Bhatia in talks to buy minority stake in Liverpool
A consortium led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in acquiring a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club, according to BBC Sport. Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, recently stepped down as director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers. Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), confirmed the interest but stated the deal has not been finalised. If completed, the investment would follow a similar 2023 deal where FSG sold a minority stake to Dynasty for between £82m and £164m. The Financial Times reports that a deal could value Liverpool at over $6bn (£4.5bn). FSG purchased the club in 2010 for £300m when it was near administration. Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League last season.