Jeff Bezos in Talks to Join Amit Bhatia Consortium for Liverpool Stake

Liverpool’s ownership picture, already complex and closely watched, has taken a dramatic twist with reports that Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the Amit Bhatia-led consortium pursuing a minority stake in the club.

The Amazon founder, one of the richest men on the planet, has been linked to the group fronted by British-Indian businessman Bhatia, whose approach to Fenway Sports Group (FSG) was confirmed on Tuesday. Sky News reported Bezos’ interest, though stressed he has not yet committed to moving forward.

At 62, Bezos sits on an estimated fortune of around £192 billion ($257 billion), according to Forbes. His involvement would add extraordinary financial clout to a bid already drawing attention inside and outside football.

Consortium Details

Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, has emerged as the public face of the consortium that has opened talks with FSG over a minority investment in the 20-time English champions. Those discussions come at a time when valuations of elite clubs continue to soar. The Financial Times reports that any agreement with the Bhatia group would value Liverpool at more than $6 billion.

FSG, who also own the Boston Red Sox, bought Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million. They have since overseen a Champions League triumph, a long-awaited Premier League title and a substantial redevelopment of Anfield. In 2023, they sold a minority stake to investment firm Dynasty, and any fresh deal with Bhatia’s consortium is expected to follow a similar model: FSG retaining control, new investors supplying capital and strategic support.

Bhatia's Move

The timing around Bhatia’s move is striking. On the same day his interest in Liverpool became public, the 46-year-old stepped down from the board at Queens Park Rangers, ending an 18-year association with the Championship club. He transferred his stake to majority owner Ruben Gnanalingam, clearing the decks for a new chapter at the very top end of the game.

Bezos, for his part, has flirted with major sports ownership before. He explored bids for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders but ultimately chose not to pursue either franchise. Liverpool, with its global fanbase and commercial reach, represents a very different proposition: an established European superclub in a league that dominates the broadcast market.

For now, the story sits in a familiar holding pattern. Talks have taken place. Interest is real. Commitment is not yet guaranteed.

But if Bezos does decide to step in alongside Bhatia, Liverpool’s already powerful financial platform could shift again, with the club’s next era shaped not just by what happens on the pitch, but by who chooses to buy into the project behind it.