Liverpool’s owner engages in talks to sell a significant minority stake to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, co-owner of Queens Park Rangers. This investment group is also supported by his father-in-law, Lakshmi Mittal, a prominent billionaire in the steel industry.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) confirmed to the Financial Times that negotiations have begun over a potential share sale, which would value Liverpool at approximately £4.5 billion. The statement noted:

• “An investment consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club.”

FSG, which acquired Liverpool for £300 million in 2010, is on track to achieve a remarkable return on its investment. The Boston-based group, under John W. Henry, also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins. Although FSG has previously explored minority sales without success, the Mittal family's substantial assets, estimated at £16 billion, indicate they possess the necessary resources for this transaction.

Industry experts have shown astonishment at the £4.5 billion valuation, noting it surpasses recent sales of comparable Premier League clubs. For context:

• Chelsea was sold for £2.5 billion in a distressed sale four years ago.
• Sir Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition of 25% of Manchester United in 2024 valued that club at £3.9 billion.

Significantly, Bhatia resigned as a director of QPR after 19 years, underscoring the seriousness of his bid for Liverpool. He remarked, “QPR has been a deeply important part of my life... I step back from my formal responsibilities with pride, gratitude and affection.”

Meanwhile, Liverpool is currently in the US under new head coach Andoni Iraola for a pre-season tour, kicking off with a match against Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday.