Updated: 22 Jul 2026 08:58 BST |
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks over an investment in Liverpool, according to a reliable source.
Bezos, who has a net worth of $257 billion, has held discussions with Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of billionaire steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, over becoming a member of a consortium that could buy part of the Premier League giants, according to a report from Sky News.
The world’s fourth-richest man has been in talks over buying a sports team previously. He has reportedly considered offers for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Commanders.
FSG have confirmed reports that a minority stake could be sold, with a spokesperson stating: “An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club.”
Present Liverpool owner FSG has placed a $6bn valuation on the club, according to the Financial Times, which reported the interest from Bhatia last week.
Although a figure lower than several American sports teams, it is very similar to the valuation that the Glazers placed on Manchester United when they sold around 25% of the club to Sir Jim Ratcliffe in a 2024 deal.
What does this mean for Liverpool?
FSG has long been associated with selling Liverpool in an outright deal, yet Sky News reports that it’s “unclear whether the acquisition… would pave the way for a long-term change of control at Anfield”.
The Bhatia-led group could purchase as much as 30% of Liverpool, a larger share than Ratcliffe controls at Man Utd, in a deal worth around $2bn.
No comment has been available from either Bhatia or Bezos regarding any prospective takeover.
How long is the takeover process?
Any takeover will be a protracted process. For example, it took Newcastle around 18 months to be sold to Saudi Arabia’s PIF-led consortium, although that was a protracted sale due to the controversy regarding the deal.
On the other side of the spectrum, BlueCo took over at Chelsea after around three months, though this was a forced sale after previous owner Roman Abramovich had his assets frozen due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ratcliffe’s investment in Man Utd is the deal that bears the closest resemblance to this. It took him around 15 months to secure a 25% share of the Red Devils, although there was a bidding process that complicated the manner.
Should Bhatia and Bezos go ahead with their investment in Liverpool, the forecast timeline would likely be between six months and a year, meaning it could be next summer before the Reds reap the benefits of having the Amazon founder involved at the club.
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