Liverpool takeover plan clear as billionaires approached over buying stake from FSG
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SportFootballLiverpool FCAmit Bhatia's investment group are reportedly in talks with Fenway Sports Group over a minority stake of up to 30 per cent in Liverpool FCAmit Bhatia's consortium is reportedly eyeing a controlling stake in Liverpool as they remain in talks with owners Fenway Sports Group over a minority investment.According to Bloomberg, the son-in-law of steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is aiming to acquire ownership of the Reds amid talks of a 30 per cent share.FSG confirmed last week that the British-Indian entrepreneur had approached Anfield figures as part of a consortium to obtain make a minority investment.Figures such as Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are said to have been approached to join forces to take over Liverpool.Sky News revealed this week that Saverin, one of the architects behind the social media platform, has been sounded out to join the group of investors.Discussions are continuing over a substantial minority stake as part of Liverpool's search for additional investment into the football club following the arrangement with Dynasty Equity in 2023, which was valued between £82million and £164m.Liverpool are in the United States as part of their pre-season preparations ahead of Andoni Iraola's maiden campaign at Anfield.Following their 4-2 victory against Sunderland, club legends Ian Rush and Robbie Fowler helped unveil the new away strip in New York City, ahead of their friendly clash with Wrexham (12.30am on Thursday).FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageChief executive Billy Hogan was speaking to Bloomberg and offered an update on the situation on Merseyside.He said: "I can only refer back to the statement from FSG last week that we have been approached by a consortium that's led, managed and represented by Amit Bhatia for a strategic minority investment in the club."And I wouldn't say anything other than that at this point."An FSG statement last week read: "An investment consortium led, managed and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club."The Mittal family, Bhatia's in-laws, have an expanding portfolio of sports clubs.
Lahkshmi's son, Aditya Mittal, pumped $1billion into becoming co-owner of NBA side Boston Celtics, while he fell short in a recent attempt to acquire American Football heavyweights Seattle Seahawks.Indian Premier League powerhouses Rajasthan Royals saw a 75 per cent stake in the cricket franchise change hands for $1.65bn. The speculation surrounding a strategic investment arrives during a spell of upheaval at Liverpool, with Michael Edwards departing FSG as their CEO of football.Sporting director Richard Hughes remains strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia to take charge of operations at Pro League giants Al-Hilal.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Bloomberg LPAmazonIan RushRobbie FowlerJeff BezosRichard HughesLiverpool FC