Bezos-led Liverpool stake deal nears completion
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and the world’s third-richest person, is reportedly in advanced talks with Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group over the purchase of a strategic minority stake in the Premier League club. British media including Sky News and The Guardian were cited as saying an agreement is close, with a formal announcement possible within this week. The proposed transaction is said to be worth as much as £1.35 billion for about 30% of Liverpool, implying an overall club valuation of £4.4 billion. The reported investment comes as Liverpool undergo a major transition on and off the pitch, with management changes and transfer-market pressure ahead of the new season
Key Points
- Reports cited by SingTao said Bezos is working with a consortium of top-tier billionaires in deep negotiations with Fenway Sports Group
- The parties are said to be close to a deal that could be announced within this week for a strategic 30% minority stake
- The reported price tag is up to £1.35 billion, or about HK$14.3 billion, for the Liverpool shareholding
- That valuation would place Liverpool at about £4.4 billion, or roughly HK$46.6 billion, among the costliest sports transactions
- SingTao said the funding would aid Liverpool’s rebuild after Arne Slot’s departure, Mohamed Salah’s free transfer to Trabzonspor, and pursuit of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for £145 million
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong football fans, Liverpool is one of the Premier League’s most closely followed clubs, so any ownership change tied to transfer spending will draw immediate attention. If the reported capital injection is completed, it could affect Liverpool’s competitiveness, transfer strategy and global commercial reach ahead of the new season