Jeff Bezos consortium nears purchase of stake in Liverpool
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
A consortium including Jeff Bezos is close to acquiring a 30% stake in Liverpool F.C. The deal, reported by Sky News, is led by Amit Bhatia, who is linked to billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. Bezos, already noted for his interest in sports franchises, could join notable figures in sports ownership. Liverpool and Fenway Sports Group have not yet commented on the negotiations.
- •Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium targeting Liverpool F.C.
- •The group aims to buy a roughly one-third stake in the club.
- •Amit Bhatia leads the consortium, which includes Eduardo Saverin.
- •Sky News first reported the nearing deal on August 10, 2026.
- •Liverpool management has not responded to inquiries about the deal.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Jeff Bezos Nears Deal For 30% Stake In Liverpool, Report Says
"The Amazon founder was previously linked to a purchase of the Seattle Seahawks.
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