Consortium including Amazon and Facebook founders approaches Liverpool deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club, with expected ownership of approximately one-third. Bhatia, associated with Queens Park Rangers, has confirmed involvement from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin in the bid. Discussions about the sale emerged over the past month and have gained traction as Liverpool's ownership by Fenway Sports Group considers divesting further shares. The involvement of high-profile tech figures has drawn public scrutiny regarding extreme wealth's influence in sports ownership.
- •Amit Bhatia leads a consortium aiming for a third stake in Liverpool.
- •Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin are confirmed to be involved.
- •Talks have intensified over the past month.
- •Fenway Sports Group has a history of partial sales of the club.
- •Liverpool's ownership dynamics may shift with this investment.
- 12:44 PMYahoo Sports — Consortium Including Amazon and Facebook Founders Nears Liverpool Deal
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