Consortium led by Amit Bhatia negotiates minority stake in Liverpool FC

A consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia has submitted a proposal to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool FC. The investment group is linked to the family of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. Fenway Sports Group, the current owner of the club, has confirmed that negotiations regarding a stake sale are underway. Liverpool FC is currently valued at over $6 billion. Reports suggest that Bhatia may have approached Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to seek additional financial support for the potential deal. Amit Bhatia, who is married to Mittal's daughter, previously held roles within the ownership structure of Queens Park Rangers. Sources differ on the exact structure of the consortium, with some highlighting the central role of Lakshmi Mittal, while others focus on Bhatia's leadership of the negotiations. The outcome of the talks remains to be determined.