Jeff Bezos Group Nears Liverpool Stake Deal

A consortium involving Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to agreeing a deal for about one-third of Liverpool.

The investor group also includes Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder, according to multiple media reports.

Sky News reported that the consortium is led by Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder in English second-tier club Queens Park Rangers. A deal could be announced as early as this week.

The proposed investment would value Liverpool at around £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion), potentially making it one of the highest valuations ever recorded in a football club transaction.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which bought Liverpool in 2010, has explored external investment in recent years while maintaining control of the club. A deal at the reported valuation would highlight the significant rise in Liverpool’s value during FSG’s 16-year ownership.

Neither Liverpool nor FSG immediately commented on the reports.

The reported investment comes as Liverpool enters a period of change. The club won the Premier League title in 2025 but has since seen the departure of manager Arne Slot and prolific forward Mohamed Salah.

Michael Edwards, who received widespread credit for helping build the squad that delivered Liverpool’s first English league title in 30 years in 2020, also left his position as chief executive officer of football at Fenway Sports Group in July.

The potential Liverpool investment would therefore come at an important moment for the club, as its ownership structure, sporting leadership and squad continue to undergo change.

Would a major new investment strengthen Liverpool’s position for its next phase of growth?