What potential Bezos deal would mean for Liverpool
Why investment by a group including Jeff Bezos would not make a marked difference to Liverpool's spending power - and might sit uneasily with fans.
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is in advanced talks to purchase a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club, in what would be a massive investment for the club. Bezos, worth around £190bn, is part of a consortium looking to buy a significant share of the club, which is currently valued at £4.5bn following FSG's purchases. If the deal goes through, FSG could receive about £1.4bn, representing a massive return on their original £518m investment.
The investment would signify a huge increase in Liverpool's value, with the club projected to be worth 13 times more than when FSG bought it in 2010. The deal would bring significant commercial benefits to Liverpool, as the club has a massive fan base in the United States, with 26 million supporters according to research firm GWI.
The investment would also continue the trend of US investment in the Premier League, with 11 of the 20 teams currently majority-owned by American investors. However, fans should not expect the club to significantly increase its spending on transfer fees, as funds for transfers are directly related to income generated via commercial activities rather than an owner's wealth.
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