By Francis Onyach - Reporter
UK , August 10, 2026 - Liverpool could be on the verge of a major change in its ownership structure, with a consortium involving Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin closing in on a deal to acquire a large minority stake in the club.
The development represents a significant escalation from the initial reports of Bezos being approached to invest in Liverpool. Current reporting indicates that the billionaire is now set to participate in the investor group, which is led by businessman Amit Bhatia and includes Saverin.
Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool's controlling owner, is understood to be advancing negotiations with the consortium, with an announcement potentially coming as early as this week. However, the transaction has not yet been officially completed, meaning the reported terms remain subject to final agreement.
Who Is Behind the Liverpool Investment?#
The consortium is being led by Amit Bhatia, a businessman who until recently held a stake in Championship club Queens Park Rangers.
The group also includes Eduardo Saverin, one of the co-founders of Facebook, while Jeff Bezos has now emerged as one of the most prominent investors involved.
Earlier in the process, reports indicated that Bezos had been approached about joining the consortium. The latest reports go further, identifying him as a participant in the investment group currently negotiating with FSG.
Bhatia's consortium has been in discussions with FSG for approximately three months, according to The Times, with negotiations now described as being at an advanced stage.
How Much of Liverpool Could Be Sold?#
The exact final percentage has not been formally confirmed by Liverpool or FSG.
However, The Times reports that FSG is advancing talks to sell approximately one-third of Liverpool, while earlier reporting from The Guardian said that around 30% was being discussed for approximately £1.35 billion.
That proposed transaction would value Liverpool at roughly £4.5 billion.
The distinction is important: these figures describe reported negotiations rather than a completed transaction.
If a deal around those terms is finalized, it would represent one of the most significant minority investments ever made in an English football club.
FSG Would Still Control Liverpool#
Despite the size of the potential investment, this is not currently being reported as a full takeover.
Fenway Sports Group would remain Liverpool's controlling owner.
Liverpool's own corporate information states that FSG is the sole controller of The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited through its wholly owned or controlled subsidiaries. John W. Henry remains the club's principal owner.
That means a successful minority investment would bring new capital and investors into Liverpool's ownership structure without immediately removing FSG from control.
The reported transaction therefore needs to be understood as a strategic minority investment rather than a straightforward sale of Liverpool.
Why Jeff Bezos Changes the Story#
The involvement of Bezos makes the development particularly significant.
The Amazon founder is one of the world's wealthiest individuals and has long been linked with interest in major sporting investments, although he has not previously become the owner of a major professional sports franchise.
His potential involvement gives the Liverpool investment an extraordinary financial profile and could provide the consortium with considerable resources.
But it would be wrong to assume that Bezos personally buying into Liverpool would automatically mean unlimited transfer spending.
Football clubs remain subject to financial regulations, and the amount of money an investor contributes to an ownership structure does not simply translate into an equivalent amount available for transfers.
A Major Development for FSG#
FSG has owned Liverpool since 2010, when it acquired the club for approximately £300 million.
Under John W. Henry's ownership, Liverpool have experienced one of the most successful periods in their modern history.
The club won the Champions League in 2019 and subsequently secured the Premier League title, while also collecting domestic and international trophies.
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FSG has also overseen substantial investment in Liverpool's infrastructure, including developments around Anfield.
The potential minority sale would therefore represent a new stage in FSG's ownership rather than necessarily the beginning of an immediate exit.
FSG Has Used Minority Investment Before#
This would not be the first time FSG has brought outside investors into Liverpool.
In 2023, US-based investment firm Dynasty Equity acquired a minority stake in the club.
That deal demonstrated FSG's willingness to use external investment while retaining overall control of Liverpool.
The proposed consortium involving Bhatia, Bezos and Saverin would take that model considerably further if the reported transaction covering roughly 30% of the club is completed.
Could This Be the Beginning of a Full Takeover?#
This is one of the biggest questions surrounding the story.
The immediate proposal is for a minority investment, but reports have raised the possibility that investors could eventually seek a greater ownership position.
Sky Sports reported earlier in the process that the consortium was pursuing a strategic minority stake, while Bloomberg reporting cited by Liverpool supporters suggested that the investors could potentially consider increasing their ownership over time.
That does not mean a full takeover is imminent.
For now, the transaction being negotiated with FSG is a minority investment, and there is no confirmed agreement for the consortium to take control of Liverpool.
What Could the Investment Mean for Liverpool?#
The biggest immediate impact would likely be financial and commercial rather than a sudden transformation of the football operation.
New investors could provide additional capital for infrastructure, commercial expansion and other areas of the club.
The Times has reported that the investment could strengthen Liverpool's ability to develop revenue-generating projects and infrastructure, although Premier League financial regulations would still govern how the club can use its resources in football operations.
The involvement of globally recognized technology and investment figures could also strengthen Liverpool's commercial reach, particularly in the United States and other international markets.
Liverpool's appeal extends far beyond its football team.
The club possesses one of the largest global fanbases in sport, a globally recognized brand and a history that includes 20 English league titles and six European Cups/Champions Leagues.
Anfield itself is also a valuable commercial asset, while Liverpool's international profile gives the club opportunities to expand sponsorship, merchandising, media and digital revenues.
Those characteristics help explain why a minority investment in Liverpool can attract some of the world's wealthiest investors.
The key issue now is whether the remaining negotiations can be completed.
According to the latest reports, talks are progressing positively and an announcement could come as soon as this week. But until FSG and the consortium formally announce the transaction, the precise ownership percentage, valuation, financial structure and individual stakes of Bezos, Saverin and the other investors should be treated as reported terms rather than confirmed facts.
If completed, the deal would make Jeff Bezos a significant new name within Liverpool's ownership structure and bring Eduardo Saverin into one of the most powerful football investment groups in Europe.
It would also mark another important moment in FSG's 16-year ownership of Liverpool.
For Liverpool supporters, however, the biggest question will not simply be who owns the shares.
It will be what the new investment means for the club's ambitions on the pitch.
A consortium featuring Bezos, Saverin and Bhatia would give Liverpool an ownership group with enormous financial and commercial expertise. Whether that translates into greater investment in the team, infrastructure and global expansion will become clearer once the final agreement is announced.
For now, the story is best described as a major investment deal nearing completion, not a completed takeover.
And if the expected announcement arrives this week, Liverpool's ownership landscape could look very different by the end of it.