Billionaire Jeff Bezos is reportedly engaged in talks to join a consortium led by Amit Bhatia that has placed a provisional offer to acquire a 30% stake in Liverpool FC. The proposed deal values the club at approximately $6 billion, reflecting the growing appetite among global investors for Premier League assets.
The bidding group, spearheaded by Amit Bhatia, who previously co-owned Queens Park Rangers, has offered roughly £1.35 billion (around $1.8 billion) to Fenway Sports Group for the stake. This follows a wave of high-profile investments by ultra-wealthy individuals into major sports franchises, highlighting football’s immense commercial appeal and Liverpool’s stature as one of England’s most successful clubs.
Discussions are ongoing, with the consortium open to additional investors to support the bid. Bhatia recently resigned from Queens Park Rangers, transferring his shares to a partner, signaling his full commitment to the Liverpool acquisition effort. His financial backing reportedly includes support from his father-in-law, Lakshmi Mittal, a steel magnate with substantial resources.
This would mark Bezos’s first investment in the Premier League, an arena known for its global reach, extensive fan base, and lucrative broadcasting deals. Previously, Bezos explored stakes in NFL teams such as the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders but did not finalize any purchases.
The interest in Liverpool aligns with a broader trend of technology entrepreneurs and heirs targeting ownership in premier sports leagues. For example, billionaire French businessman Bernard Arnault’s family acquired majority control of Paris FC, while former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer bought the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion. Walmart heir Rob Walton acquired the NFL’s Denver Broncos for $4.65 billion, and more recently, tech billionaire Vinod Khosla reportedly agreed to buy the Seahawks for $9.6 billion.
Fenway Sports Group has confirmed the consortium’s approach but has not disclosed whether Bezos is officially part of the discussions. Amazon also declined to comment on the reports. Liverpool’s valuation surpasses past Premier League minority stakes, including the nearly 30% investment Sir Jim Ratcliffe secured in Manchester United two years ago for about $1.65 billion.