Liverpool owners in talks with consortium over minority stake | OneFootball

Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), are reportedly in discussions with a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia over a strategic minority investment in the Premier League champions.

The proposed deal remains at an early stage, with no agreement yet reached, 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.

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

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

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

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

His departure immediately fuelled speculation that he was preparing for another major football investment, with Liverpool now emerging as his primary focus.

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.

During its ownership, 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.

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

While discussions remain ongoing and there is no certainty a deal will be completed, the interest from Bhatia’s consortium underlines Liverpool’s enduring appeal as one of world football’s most valuable and commercially attractive clubs.