Liverpool fans seek clarity on Bezos bid to buy stake

Liverpool fans' group Spirit of Shankly has called for more clarity and a meeting to discuss Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' potential stake purchase in the club. The group emphasized that the interests of the club and its supporters must come first. Reports suggest a consortium, led by Amit Bhatia, partner of Lakshmi Mittal's son-in-law, and including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, is close to a deal to acquire roughly one-third of Liverpool.

FSG confirmed the approach from Bhatia's group in July. Sky News reported that the consortium is nearing a deal, with an announcement expected this week. Bezos, Forbes listed among the world's wealthiest individuals with a fortune exceeding $280 billion, and Saverin's wealth valued at $33 billion. Bezos has reportedly considered bidding for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders in the past but opted not to proceed with those deals.

Spirit of Shankly has written to Liverpool FC requesting additional information and a discussion about the potential changes the acquisition could bring. The group stressed that preserving LFC's ownership and custodianship is paramount to supporters. They noted that similar sales at other clubs have led to significant operational shifts, potentially introducing changes that many fans would not desire at Liverpool.

Liverpool secured the Premier League title in the 2024/25 season under Arne Slot, but he was dismissed in May, with Andoni Iraola now leading the team.