Jeff Bezos Consortium Nears Liverpool Stake Acquisition

A consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to acquire a one-third stake in Premier League club Liverpool, with multiple media outlets confirming the news on Monday. The investor group also features Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook.

The consortium is led by Amit Bhatia, who is the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder in Queens Park Rangers. Reports indicate that Liverpool's current owner, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), could announce the deal as early as this week.

The investment is expected to value Liverpool at approximately £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion), making it one of the largest valuations in football club history. FSG, which has owned Liverpool since 2010, has been exploring outside investment while maintaining control of the club.

This potential deal underscores the significant increase in Liverpool's valuation during FSG's 16-year tenure. Neither Liverpool nor FSG has commented on the reports.