Liverpool investment explained as Jeff Bezos talks revealed after FSG statement released
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Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is said to have been approached and entered talks to take over Premier League giants LiverpoolAmazon founder Jeff Bezos has been approached to join the consortium in talks to buy a stake in Liverpool FC. The billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $259billion (£193bn), has held discussions about joining a syndicate of investors led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia.The Reds' current owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), have confirmed that a group has approached them to buy a stake in the club, managed by Bhatia.
It is understood that the negotiations are viewed as similar to the agreement with Dynasty Equity in 2023, which made a strategic minority investment in Liverpool worth between £82m and £164m.Andoni Iraola faces an important summer with the two-time Premier League champions intent on righting the wrongs of their poor title defence last season.News of investment talks come during an uncertain period of time for the football club due to the upheaval at senior level with Michael Edwards, FSG's CEO of Football, leaving the club while Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has been strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.Jeff Bezos approachBhatia, the son-in-law of billionaire steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, is said to have held discussions with the Amazon founder, according to Sky News. In a statement, FSG confirmed talks with an investment consortium led by the entrepreneur.It said: "An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club."A change in tact from FSGEdwards' appointment as the ownership group's CEO of Football marked a move towards multi-club ownership, a model adopted by Manchester City and Chelsea.
Both of Liverpool's Premier League rivals have utilised it, which has seen them use feeder clubs to sell, sign and develop players under a broader umbrella.BBC Sport have reported that FSG have come away from the idea of investing in other football clubs. It has been seven years since Liverpool won the Champions League.