Liverpool owners in talks with consortium over minority stake

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are reportedly in discussions with a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia over a strategic minority investment in Liverpool.

The proposed deal is at an early stage, but FSG has confirmed that Bhatia’s group has expressed an interest in acquiring a minority stake in the club.

In a statement released to several media outlets, an FSG spokesperson said an investment consortium ‘led, managed and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club’.

The potential investment is expected to mirror the structure of FSG’s previous partial sale.

American investment firm Dynasty Equity purchased a minority stake of around three percent in 2025 in a deal reportedly worth approximately £150 million, valuing the club at around £4.5 billion.

Bhatia’s consortium could become the latest outside investor to buy into one of Europe’s most commercially successful football clubs without affecting FSG’s overall control.

He is a well-known figure in British sport and business.

The 46-year-old recently stepped down from the board of Queens Park Rangers after a 19-year association with the club, transferring his shares to majority owner Ruben Gnanalingam.

His departure immediately fuelled speculation that he was preparing for another major football investment.

Beyond football, Bhatia serves as chairman of construction company Breedon Group and has extensive experience in finance and investment.

He is also the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, one of the world’s wealthiest businessmen.

FSG purchased Liverpool in 2010 and has overseen one of the most successful periods in the club’s modern history.

Liverpool have won multiple major honours, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup, while significant investment has also been made in Anfield and the club’s training facilities.

The American ownership group explored the possibility of attracting new investment in recent years before opting to sell only minority stakes rather than relinquish control.

That strategy reflects a wider trend among elite football clubs, where owners seek external capital to support continued growth while retaining day-to-day control of operations.

Additional investment could provide Liverpool with further financial flexibility as the club continues to compete at the highest level on and off the pitch.