A consortium spearheaded by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has moved forward in discussions to acquire approximately 30% of Liverpool Football Club. The group also features Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, signaling a potentially significant investment in the prominent English football club.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the current owners of Liverpool, publicly acknowledged last month that they had received interest regarding a strategic minority investment. This development comes after FSG, who purchased the club in 2010 for £300m, previously sold a portion of their stake to the global sports investment firm Dynasty Equity.

Jeff Bezos, the founder of e-commerce giant Amazon, brings substantial financial backing to the proposed deal. With an estimated net worth of $256 billion (£192 billion) according to Forbes, the 62-year-old American businessman is one of the wealthiest individuals globally. His potential involvement marks a significant entry into the world of football ownership.

The consortium's leader, Amit Bhatia, is the son-in-law of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. Bhatia has prior experience in football club ownership, having served as a director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers for 18 years before divesting his stake in that club recently. His leadership suggests a strategic approach to the potential investment in Liverpool.

Bezos has previously explored high-profile sports acquisitions. In 2023, he was reportedly linked with a takeover of the NFL franchise the Washington Commanders and had also considered purchasing the Seattle Seahawks. While those ventures did not materialize into offers, his current engagement with Liverpool indicates a continued interest in sports ownership.

FSG has declined to comment on the latest developments, having previously confirmed interest in a strategic minority investment. The club's ownership has been subject to speculation, particularly after the sale of a minority stake to Dynasty Equity in September 2023.

Bezos stepped down as Amazon's CEO in 2021 but remains executive chairman and holds an 8% stake in the company. His business portfolio also includes The Washington Post and the aerospace company Blue Origin. His considerable wealth and business acumen could offer new avenues for Liverpool's growth and development.

The precise implications of this potential investment remain to be seen, but the involvement of such high-profile figures suggests a serious commitment to the club's future. Further details regarding the structure of the deal and the specific roles of the investors are expected to emerge as talks progress.