Jeff Bezos to buy Liverpool stake 'this week' alongside three of world's richest men
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A consortium including billionaire Jeff Bezos is set to invest in Liverpool Football Club. 11:15, Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Updated: 12:00, Mon, Aug 10, 2026 Jeff Bezos is about to buy a stake in Liverpool FC (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool Football Club's ownership structure is poised for a substantial transformation with a consortium featuring the likes of Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin expected to be confirmed as a significant minority stakeholder within the coming week.
Amazon founder Bezos and Facebook co-founder Saverin are among the richest men in the world, as is British billionaire Amit Bhatia who is spearheading the investment group.According to Sky News, the group is nearing completion of a deal for approximately one-third of the total shareholding. The report suggests that Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool's current majority owner, is preparing to announce the development, potentially as early as this week.
Get Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Read our Privacy PolicyThe move has gained momentum in recent weeks, following earlier reports indicating that discussions between the consortium and FSG were in their initial stages.The transaction is expected to value Liverpool at approximately £4.4billion ($6billion) overall, positioning it among the world's most valuable football clubs alongside Manchester United and Real Madrid.The consortium originated with interest from Bhatia, who previously served as co-owner at Championship side Queens Park Rangers, where he was also supported by his father-in-law, Lakshmi Mittal - the Indian steel magnate.The businessmen withdrew from their positions at QPR last month to prevent a conflict of interest, accelerating discussions about acquiring a stake in Liverpool.Bhatia subsequently enlisted Bezos, approaching the Amazon founder about joining the investment group as the venture's public face.The 62-year-old ranks as the fourth-wealthiest individual in the world, with Forbes placing his fortune at over £207bn ($280bn), yet he has not previously turned his investment attention towards the sporting world.Eduardo Saverin is another of the big-name investors in Liverpool (Image: Getty)While there were earlier rumours linking him to NFL franchise takeovers, none materialised, making Liverpool his first venture into the sports investment arena.Bezos is not the sole prominent investor in the consortium, as Saverin has likewise joined the group in committing funds towards a Liverpool stake.The 44-year-old co-founded the social media giant Facebook, and his current wealth is estimated at approximately £23bn ($32bn).It represents a significant shift for Liverpool and FSG, who are seeking to offload a portion of the club's ownership to secure an initial return on their investment thus far, while retaining the majority shareholding.Reports have suggested that the Bhatia-led consortium is contemplating an eventual takeover, though for the time being, this roughly one-third stake positions the investors favourably for what lies ahead.