Report suggests a consortium of investors is in talks to take a minority stake in Liverpool FC in a deal that would value the Premier League club at around £4.5bn. Tony McDonough reports
An investment consortium led by the British-Indian co-owner of Queens Park Rangers is reportedly in talks to take a minority stake in Liverpool FC.
A report in the FT claims Amit Bhatia is in discussions with LFC owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG). This deal, the report claims, would be led by Amit Bhatia and backed by the Mittal family, which Mr Bhatia is married in to.
Boston-based FSG, which acquired Liverpool in 2010 for around £300m, has confirmed the possible transaction to the FT.
It said: “An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club.”
This, the article added, would value Liverpool FC at around £4.5bn. FSG already has RedBird Capital Partners, LeBron James and Maverick Carter among its investors.
US sports investment firm Dynasty Equity reportedly paid up to $200m for a stake in the club that equated to smaller than 4%.
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In February LFC reported record annual revenues and a return to profit. While the results were a vindication of owner Fenway Sport Group’s efficient business model, the razor-thin margins emphasise how critical it is the club remains in the UEFA Champions League.
In the 12 months to May 31, 2025, LFC saw revenues rise 15% to £703m boosted by a £60m rise in media income to £264m, matchday revenue up £14m to £116m and commercial revenue up £15m to £323m.