Jeff Bezos has been approached to join a high-powered investor alliance in talks to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, in what would be one of the most high-profile US investments in Premier League football to date.
The Amazon founder has held discussions about joining a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, the former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers, according to Sky News.
The group is negotiating with Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), over what has been described as a “strategic investment in a minority stake” that would value the Anfield club at no less than $6bn (£4.6bn).
Reports suggest the Bhatia-led consortium could ultimately acquire up to 30% of the club if a deal is agreed.
Billionaire tycoon sounded out
Sky News reported that Bezos has discussed the possibility of aligning with Bhatia’s investor group, though talks remain at an exploratory stage and no agreement has been reached.
Bezos, the founder of Amazon and space company Blue Origin, and owner of the Washington Post, is estimated by Forbes to be worth around $257bn, making him the world’s fourth-richest man.
He has previously examined potential bids in American football, sounding out opportunities to buy the Seattle Seahawks – recent Super Bowl champions – and the Washington Commanders, another NFL franchise. Neither of those approaches resulted in a completed takeover.
Any move into Premier League ownership, or part-ownership, would therefore mark a new chapter in his sporting investments and would be likely to create significant global attention around Liverpool and the English game.
Bhatia reshapes portfolio for Liverpool push
Amit Bhatia, an Indian-born businessman with long-standing interests in sport and infrastructure, has recently stepped away from his stake in Queens Park Rangers, the Championship club.
He relinquished his shareholding there in order to clear the way for his involvement in a Liverpool-focused transaction, the reports say.
Bhatia is understood to be fronting a wider pool of investors, with Bezos being courted as a potential anchor backer whose financial firepower could underpin a long-term strategic partnership with FSG.
The precise structure of any shareholding, the identity of all investors involved and the timeline for a possible agreement have not yet been disclosed.
FSG era and Liverpool’s next chapter
Fenway Sports Group have owned Liverpool since 2010, overseeing a period in which the club have returned to the summit of European and domestic football, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup under Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool are now preparing for a new era on the pitch. The club will enter the 2026-27 season under head coach Andoni Iraola, following the departure of Arne Slot in May.
FSG have previously indicated they are open to outside investment to support the club’s growth, while insisting they are not actively seeking a full sale. A minority-stake deal with external investors would allow them to retain majority control while injecting fresh capital.
US money and the Premier League
Any role for Bezos would come against a backdrop of sustained US money flowing into English football’s top tier. A growing number of Premier League clubs now have American majority or minority owners, reflecting the league’s global reach and lucrative broadcast rights.
Even within that context, the involvement of one of the world’s richest individuals would be seen as a striking moment in the financial evolution of the competition.
For now, discussions remain ongoing, and neither FSG, Bhatia nor Bezos have publicly commented on the talks. However, a deal valuing Liverpool at $6bn or more would place the six-time European champions among the most highly valued sports teams in the world.
