Jeff Bezos Joins Consortium for Liverpool FC Stake

A consortium, spearheaded by former QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia, includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. Bhatia reportedly stepped down as director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers to prepare for his consortium’s Liverpool bid.

Bhatia has secured financial backing from his father-in-law, Lakshmi Mittal, an Indian steel-and-mining magnate.

Fenway Sports Group and Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan confirmed an approach for a strategic minority investment. John Henry is reportedly upfront about considering such opportunities to help the club.

A spokesperson for FSG confirmed an investment consortium led by Bhatia has expressed interest in a strategic minority investment in Liverpool FC.

Liverpool's parent company, Fenway Sports Group, purchased the club for £300 million in 2010. Its valuation now stands at roughly £4.5 billion.

The new deal is understood to rocket the club’s value to around £6 billion. Reports suggest Bezos is set to give Liverpool a '£1.5bn boost' through this investment.

This investment could provide Liverpool with a significant boost in the transfer market. The Premier League giants are reportedly still in need of signings across several positions.

The Reds are yet to sign a top-level replacement for Mohamed Salah. They arguably need a new striker, midfielder, or right-back in the coming weeks.

Liverpool formally announced Ronald Araujo as their third summer signing after Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz. The club is also reportedly targeting Bournemouth star Scott.

FSG has facilitated intra-group loans of about £218 million. This figure contrasts sharply with the substantial incoming investment now under consideration.

The Spirit of Shankly claims a 30 per cent sale and the establishment of a consortium to facilitate it is significant, raising concerns.

Similar sales at other clubs have reportedly resulted in undesirable changes in club running and football operations. These changes have led to problematic decisions and behaviours.

This potential acquisition highlights a broader trend in Premier League ownership. Eleven of the 20 Premier League teams reportedly have majority control from America.