Liverpool could be on the verge of entering a new era off the pitch, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reportedly closing in on a deal to acquire a substantial minority stake in the club.

According to Sky News, a consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia and including Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is in advanced discussions with Fenway Sports Group (FSG) over a stake in Liverpool. Sky reports that an announcement could come as early as this week. 

The development represents one of the biggest potential changes to Liverpool’s ownership structure since FSG purchased the club in 2010.

Reports suggest the consortium is targeting roughly one-third of Liverpool, although the precise size of the investment remains subject to the final agreement. Reuters reports that the deal could value Liverpool at approximately £4.4 billion, underlining just how far the club’s commercial value has risen during FSG’s ownership. 

The Amazon founder, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, has never previously owned a major football club. His involvement would bring enormous financial firepower and potentially introduce new commercial and technological opportunities to Liverpool, although a minority investment would not mean Bezos is taking control of the club.

The consortium is reportedly being led by Amit Bhatia, who was previously involved with Queens Park Rangers, while Saverin provides another extraordinarily wealthy figure to an investment group that could have significant influence at Anfield.

FSG has remained Liverpool’s controlling shareholder since its £300 million acquisition in 2010 and has overseen a remarkable period of sporting success, including Premier League and Champions League triumphs. The American ownership group has also previously welcomed outside investment, with Dynasty Equity taking a minority stake in Liverpool in 2023.

The Times reports that talks with the Bezos-backed consortium have been ongoing for around three months, with the potential transaction understood to represent approximately one-third of the club. 

That distinction is crucial. This is not a Liverpool takeover at this stage. FSG would remain in control following the proposed investment.

But with Liverpool now valued at around £4.4bn and one of the most powerful businessmen on the planet potentially joining its ownership structure, questions about FSG’s long-term plans are inevitable.

For now, Liverpool fans will wait for the same thing: confirmation.

And if Sky News’ latest information proves correct, Liverpool may not have to wait much longer. 

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