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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos part of consortium set to buy stake in Liverpool, reports say

A consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to agreeing a deal to acquire a stake in English Premier League club Liverpool, according to multiple media reports. The investor group also includes Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder, the reports said. The consortium is looking to acquire a stake of about one-third of the club. Sky News reported that the consortium is being led…

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos part of consortium set to buy stake in Liverpool, reports say

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly part of a consortium set to acquire a stake in English Premier League football club Liverpool, according to multiple media reports. The investor group, led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, aims to purchase about one-third of the club. The investment, valued at approximately £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion), would represent one of the largest valuations ever achieved in a football club deal.

Current Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group is reportedly expected to announce the deal this week. The acquisition comes as Liverpool faces challenges, including a fifth-place finish in the Premier League last season and the departure of key player Mohamed Salah. The new investment is seen as a strategic move to bolster the club's defensive options and address recent defensive setbacks.

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