Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to acquire a stake of about one-third in Premier League club Liverpool, according to multiple media reports.
The investment would be made through a consortium that also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, with Sky News reporting that the group is being led by Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder in English second-tier club Queens Park Rangers.
Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG) could announce the deal as early as this week, according to the reports.
The proposed investment would value Liverpool at around £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion), potentially making it one of the most valuable football club deals ever.
Neither Liverpool nor FSG immediately commented on the reports.
FSG to retain control
FSG acquired Liverpool in 2010 and has explored outside investment in the club in recent years while retaining control.
A deal at the reported valuation would highlight the significant rise in Liverpool's value during FSG's ownership.
The club's commercial growth, success on the pitch and global fan base have helped drive its valuation higher over the past decade and a half.
Liverpool enters period of transition
The reported investment comes as Liverpool enters a period of change.
The club won the Premier League title in 2025, but has since seen the departure of manager Arne Slot and prolific forward Mohamed Salah.
Michael Edwards, who was widely credited with helping build the squad that delivered Liverpool's first English league title in 30 years in 2020, also left his position as FSG's chief executive of football in July.
A potential investment from a consortium featuring Bezos would bring one of the world's wealthiest and most prominent business figures into Liverpool's ownership structure, although FSG would reportedly continue to control the club.
