Liverpool’s most prominent supporters’ group has called on the club’s ownership to explain a reported investment deal that could bring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos into the fold. Spirit of Shankly, the fan organization, said it has formally requested a meeting with club officials after reports emerged that a consortium including Bezos is close to acquiring a significant minority stake.
Sky News reported Monday that the group, led by Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, is nearing an agreement to purchase roughly one-third of the club. The report said Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool’s current owners, could announce the deal as early as this week. FSG confirmed in July that Bhatia’s group had approached them with an offer.
Bezos, whose net worth Forbes estimates at more than $280 billion, would be the most high-profile investor in English football if the deal goes through. Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, worth an estimated $33 billion, is also part of the consortium. Bezos has previously explored buying NFL teams, including the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, but walked away from both.
Spirit of Shankly said the potential sale raises serious questions about the club’s direction. “Putting the interests of LFC and its supporters first is fundamental to us all,” the group said in a statement. “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 pointed to other clubs where minority investments led to operational changes that fans opposed. “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,” the statement added.
SoS has written to Liverpool asking for clarity on the reported deal and requesting a meeting to discuss its implications. The club has not yet responded publicly.
The news comes at a turbulent time for Liverpool on the pitch. The club won the Premier League title in the 2024-25 season under manager Arne Slot, but the Dutchman was sacked in May following a difficult campaign. Andoni Iraola has since taken charge, and fans are eager to see stability return.
FSG, which has owned Liverpool since 2010, has faced criticism from some supporters over ticket prices and transfer spending. The potential investment from Bezos and his partners could inject fresh capital, but it also raises concerns about influence and long-term direction.
Bezos’s involvement would mark a significant crossover between tech wealth and football. Amazon has already entered sports broadcasting, holding rights to Premier League matches in the UK. His global profile could bring commercial opportunities, but fans are wary of outside interests taking priority.
The reported deal is not yet finalized, and sources caution that talks could still collapse. Neither FSG nor Bhatia’s consortium has commented on the latest Sky News report. Liverpool’s next match is scheduled for this weekend, and supporters will be watching for any official announcement before then.
For now, Spirit of Shankly is pressing for answers. “We need to know what this means for the club,” a representative said. “Supporters deserve transparency.”
