Liverpool primed for business: Bezos, Bhatia and the next steps at Anfield
Liverpool Football Club's ownership structure may soon shift as Fenway Sports Group entertains a takeover offer from a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, a former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers and son-in-law of steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. The negotiations, which commenced three months ago, centre on a £1.35bn investment for roughly 30% of the club, valuing Liverpool at approximately £4.5bn—higher than Manchester United's valuation during Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 2024 acquisition but considerably below Europe's most valuable sides.
FSG views the potential stake sale as a means to attract substantial capital for transfer spending and sporting development whilst maintaining overall governance of the club. Having invested £450m in transfers last summer and generated only modest profits despite winning the Premier League title, the ownership company requires fresh funds to sustain competition among elite-level rivals. This approach mirrors FSG's previous investment strategies, including a 10% sale to RedBird Capital in 2021 and a 4% stake to Dynasty Equity in 2023, suggesting a pattern of selective fundraising rather than a shift toward selling the club outright.
- A consortium led by Amit Bhatia (backed by Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal) is negotiating with Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group to acquire approximately 30% of the club for a reported £1.35bn
- The deal would value Liverpool at £4.5bn; FSG seeks investment to fund continued elite-level competition whilst retaining majority control, not as part of an exit strategy
- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has also been linked as a potential investor; FSG has a track record of selling minority stakes to raise capital (RedBird 2021, Dynasty Equity 2023)