A consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in acquiring a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. The current owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), confirmed that discussions are underway regarding a potential strategic minority investment.
Mr. Bhatia, who was previously a director and co-owner at QPR for 18 seasons, transferred his share of that club on Tuesday afternoon. His consortium has engaged advisors to work on the potential deal with FSG.
Details of the Proposed Investment
If the investment proceeds, it is understood that its structure would be similar to a deal FSG made in 2023. At that time, FSG sold a minority stake in Liverpool to the global sports investment firm Dynasty Equity. That agreement was valued at between £82m and £164m, with the funds intended to help offset bank debt from infrastructure projects, including redevelopments of the Main Stand, Anfield Road end, and the club’s Kirkby training ground.
According to reports, a deal with the consortium led by Mr. Bhatia could value Liverpool at more than $6bn (£4.5bn). FSG initially acquired Liverpool in 2010 for £300m when the club was reportedly facing administration.
An FSG spokesperson confirmed the ongoing talks, stating that an investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club. It is understood that the deal has not yet been finalised.
Amit Bhatia’s Background and Previous Engagements
Amit Bhatia is a former investment banker who worked for Morgan Stanley on Wall Street before transitioning into entrepreneurship. He operates businesses in construction, real estate, and private equity. The construction company he founded at the age of 32 is now described as the largest independent building materials business in the UK, employing over 5,000 individuals. His real estate firm develops homes, student housing, and offices across the country.
Mr. Bhatia, a Londoner, was awarded the young entrepreneur of the year award in 2013 and serves on the advisory board of the Saudi Arabian government’s cultural affairs and international relations unit. He was a director and co-owner of QPR, where a stand at Loftus Road bears his surname. During his tenure at QPR, he was involved in a period that saw the club gain promotion from the Championship to the Premier League in the 2010/11 season. His departure from the QPR board and relinquishing of ownership occurred on Tuesday.
Mr. Bhatia married Vanisha Mittal Bhatia in 2004. Vanisha is the daughter of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, whose net worth has been estimated at more than £22bn. The Mittal family also acquired a majority stake in the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals in May 2026.
FSG’s Ownership Strategy
FSG first indicated in 2022 that it was open to new investment in Liverpool, considering both minority shareholders and a potential full sale. At that time, FSG stated that it had frequently received expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become shareholders and would consider new shareholders if it was in the best interests of the club, under the right terms and conditions.
While a full sale did not materialise, the agreement with Dynasty Equity in 2023 was hailed by FSG as a way to strengthen the club’s financial position and sustain ambitions for continued success. Mike Gordon, FSG president, affirmed the group’s long-term commitment to Liverpool at the time of that deal.
FSG had also explored the possibility of acquiring a second club in continental Europe to expand its portfolio, following a multi-club model. This involved examining potential purchases of clubs such as Malaga and Getafe in Spain, and Bordeaux in France. However, FSG did not proceed with any of these deals and is now understood to have moved away from this model. This decision reportedly led to the departure of Michael Edwards, the former Liverpool sporting director, who had been rehired by FSG to lead the multi-club project last month.
The current sporting director, Richard Hughes, is managing the club’s transfer strategy this summer and has a contract lasting until summer 2027. Liverpool principal owner John W Henry has maintained a lower public profile regarding club matters since apologising for his role in the European Super League project in 2021.
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Source: bbc.com
Harry Loxley is a Senior Football Correspondent at NewsGB.org. He spent his early career reporting East Midlands football. He focuses on the Premier League, the EFL and the England national side and is known for clear, deadline-driven reporting. He holds a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Derby and completed an NCTJ diploma. Now based in Derby, he watches non-league and runs a fan podcast. “Good football writing follows the people, not just the points.”