Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owners of Liverpool, are in advanced discussions with a consortium led by British Indian entrepreneur Amit Bhatia over the sale of a minority stake in the Premier League club. It has since emerged that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos — the world's third-richest person — has been approached to join the investment group.

Who are Bhatia and Bezos?

Bhatia, 46, comes from an investment banking background and currently runs AyBe Capital, a multi-asset firm with interests across technology, media, real estate, consumer retail, and health. He is married to Vanisha Mittal Bhatia, daughter of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal.

Bezos is the founder of Amazon, which he launched from his Seattle garage in 1994 and grew into one of the world's most dominant companies. His portfolio also includes aerospace firm Blue Origin and Nash Holdings, the vehicle through which he owns The Washington Post. Forbes estimates his personal fortune at $245bn (£184bn), placing him third on the global rich list behind Elon Musk and Larry Page.

Their sporting backgrounds

Bhatia's football history dates back to 2007, when the Mittal family acquired a 20 per cent stake in Queens Park Rangers, installing him as vice-chairman at just 28 years old. He later served as QPR chairman from 2018 to 2023 before transferring his stake to majority owner Ruben Gnanalingam earlier this week. Through AyBe Capital, he has also invested in TGL — the technology-fused golf league co-founded by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods.

Bezos is a known American Football enthusiast and has previously explored bids for both the Washington Commanders and the Seattle Seahawks, though he does not currently hold a significant stake in any sports franchise. He was notably spotted attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash between United States and Belgium in Seattle earlier this month, accompanied by his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos.

Why would FSG consider selling?

FSG are not under pressure to offload shares, but the group signalled its openness to outside investment as far back as 2022. A partial stake was subsequently sold to Dynasty Equity in 2023 for £164m. Having overseen Liverpool's ascent to every major trophy available, FSG may regard this as an opportune moment to unlock further value — while still retaining control of the club.

What could the deal be worth?

No official figure has been confirmed, but reports suggest the consortium could seek a stake of up to 30 per cent. Forbes most recently valued Liverpool at £4.7bn, placing them fourth among the world's most valuable clubs — behind Manchester United (£5.4bn), Barcelona (£5.6bn), and Real Madrid (£7.1bn). The final price of any transaction would depend on the exact share acquired.

Who else owns Liverpool?

FSG retain full operational control of Liverpool, with private equity firms RedBird Capital and Arctos Sports Partners holding existing minority positions alongside Dynasty Equity's passive stake.

What happens next?

The deal remains at an early stage. Sources indicate that any completed transaction is more likely to take months than weeks, and the identities of any additional investors beyond Bhatia and Bezos are not yet known. FSG paid £300m for Liverpool in October 2010 — meaning even a partial sale at current valuations would represent a remarkable return on investment.