Fenway Sports Group (FSG) is in talks with a consortium led by Amit Bhatia to sell a significant minority stake in Liverpool Football Club, sources have told local and national outlets. The negotiations, which are understood to be at an exploratory stage, would see outside investors take a slice of one of the Premier League’s most valuable clubs.
Who is involved and what is proposed
Amit Bhatia, who stepped down on Tuesday as co-owner and director of Queens Park Rangers after 17 years, is reported to be fronting the investor group. Media reports indicate that any transaction would be backed by members of the Mittal family. No formal agreement has been announced and those close to the discussions say terms remain subject to further negotiation.
“An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club.”
The current owners, FSG — led by John Henry — purchased the club in 2010. Over the years they have sold minority interests elsewhere, including a stake to US private equity firm Dynasty Equity in 2023.
Valuation and financial context
Reports place Liverpool’s value in the region of several billion pounds. One estimate cited by outlets values the club at around £4.63bn, while other coverage suggests a valuation could exceed $6bn in any deal. For context, FSG acquired the club for approximately £300m in 2010.
| Year | Event | Reported figure |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | FSG purchase of Liverpool | £300m |
| 2023 | Minority stake sold to Dynasty Equity | Not disclosed |
| 2026 | Potential minority investment talks | ~£4.63bn / >$6bn (reported) |
Local impact and considerations
A new minority investor could influence the club’s commercial strategy, global partnerships and long-term planning, though a minority stake typically does not confer control. For supporters and local businesses the prospect of fresh capital can be positive, offering potential for stadium, community or sporting investment — but terms and conditions will determine the effect.
Regulatory and competition rules also shape these moves. Bhatia’s recent departure from QPR was reported as a step to avoid conflicts of interest; rules within English football restrict ownership of interests in multiple clubs competing in the same competitions.
- Investor led by Amit Bhatia is in talks to buy a minority stake in Liverpool FC.
- Reports say the Mittal family would back the potential investment.
- Estimated club valuation in reports ranges from c.£4.63bn to more than $6bn.
At present, both the precise size of any proposed stake and the final terms remain unconfirmed. Club supporters and local stakeholders will be watching closely as negotiations proceed and any official statements are published by FSG or the consortium.
Emily Roberts is InfoRadar’s Liverpool local affairs correspondent.
