Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to acquire about one-third of Premier League club Liverpool, according to multiple media reports.

The investor group also includes Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder.

Sky News reported that the consortium is being led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder in English second-tier club Queens Park Rangers.

The report said Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG) could announce the deal as early as this week.

The proposed Investment would value Liverpool at about £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion), placing it among the highest-valued football club deals.

FSG, which acquired Liverpool in 2010, has explored outside investment in recent years while retaining control of the club.

A deal at the reported valuation would reflect the significant rise in Liverpool’s value during FSG’s 16-year ownership.

Neither Liverpool nor FSG immediately commented on the reports.

Liverpool, who won the Premier League title in 2025, are entering a period of transition following the departure of manager Arne Slot and forward Mohamed Salah.

Michael Edwards, who was widely credited with helping build the squad that won Liverpool’s first English league title in 30 years in 2020, left his role as chief executive officer of football at FSG in July. (AriseNews TV)

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