Jeff Bezos-linked consortium eyes £1.35 billion minority stake in Liverpool

Reports indicate that a consortium led by Jeff Bezos, together with Eduardo Saverin and Amit Bhatia, is pursuing a roughly 30% minority stake in Liverpool, estimated at £1.35 billion. Fenway Sports Group, the current owners, acknowledge that negotiations are ongoing but stress that no agreement has been reached yet. The supporters’ organisation Spirit of Shankly has formally requested information on the proposed transaction, questioning the timeline, the investors’ rights to board seats, and the nature of any financial returns.

They also asked whether the sale is a one-off deal or part of a broader divestment strategy and what due-diligence has been performed on the buyers. Liverpool has indicated it will engage with the supporters’ board once the talks become more concrete. The fan group cautioned that minority sales at other clubs have sometimes resulted in notable shifts in club governance and football operations.