Liverpool fans seek clarity on Bezos bid to buy stake

Liverpool supporters' group Spirit of Shankly is demanding more information following reports that a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to acquiring a substantial minority stake in the club. The group stressed that the interests of Liverpool Football Club and its fans must be the top priority.

Sky News reported that Bezos is part of an investor group led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is also reportedly involved. Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), acknowledged an approach from Bhatia's group in July. The latest reports suggest the consortium is nearing a deal to purchase approximately one-third of the club, with FSG potentially making an announcement this week.

Bezos, one of the world's wealthiest individuals with an estimated fortune exceeding $280 billion, has previously considered bids for NFL teams but ultimately did not pursue them. Spirit of Shankly has formally requested a meeting with Liverpool to discuss the implications of the potential ownership change.

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Putting the interests of LFC and its supporters first is fundamental to us all. The latest report of a 30 percent sale and the consortium set up to buy it is significant. The ownership and custodianship of our club is paramount to SoS and all supporters.

"Putting the interests of LFC and its supporters first is fundamental to us all," stated Spirit of Shankly. "The latest report of a 30 percent sale and the consortium set up to buy it is significant. The ownership and custodianship of our club is paramount to SoS and all supporters."

The group voiced concerns based on similar sales at other clubs, which have led to "notable changes in the running of that club and football operations, leading to decisions and behaviours that many would not want to see at Liverpool." This comes after Liverpool won the Premier League title in the 2024/25 season under Arne Slot, who was dismissed in May following a turbulent season, with Andoni Iraola now managing the team.

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We have witnessed similar sales at other clubs resulting in notable changes in the running of that club and football operations, leading to decisions and behaviours that many would not want to see at Liverpool.