FT: Liverpool FC on verge of historic multi-billion-dollar deal

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American investment company that owns Liverpool FC, is in talks to sell a minority stake in the English football club, the Financial Times (FT)  reports.

According to the newspaper, the potential buyer is a consortium of investors led by British-Indian businessman and Queens Park Rangers owner Amit Bhatia. FSG confirmed that discussions are underway but said no final agreement has been reached.

If completed, the deal would be valued at more than $6 billion, making it one of the largest transactions in the history of global sport. 

The move would follow a series of major investments in English football, including the £2.5 billion acquisition of Chelsea FC in 2022 and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a minority share in Manchester United in 2023, a deal that valued the club at more than $6.3 billion, including debt.

Liverpool remains one of the most recognisable brands in world sport, having won six UEFA Champions League titles and a record-equalling 20 English top-flight championships. Since taking control, FSG has overseen significant progress both on the field and in the club’s commercial operations.

The Reds ended a 30-year wait for a league title by winning the Premier League in 2020 and added another championship in 2025. The club also lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2019.

Liverpool generated record revenue exceeding £700 million during the 2024-25 season, up from £613 million a year earlier. Its commercial portfolio includes partnerships with Standard Chartered, Adidas and Google Pixel.

In September 2023, FSG also sold a minority stake in the club to US private equity firm Dynasty Equity.

By Jeyhun Aghazada