Liverpool FC talks to sell minority stake for $6 billion

The ownership group of Liverpool Football Club is in active discussions to sell a significant minority stake to a consortium led by British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia and backed by the billionaire Mittal family, a move that could value the Premier League club at more than $6 billion. Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the club's American owner since 2010, confirmed the approach on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, though no final agreement has been reached.

The proposed investment would see a consortium spearheaded by Amit Bhatia, who is married to Vanisha Mittal, daughter of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, acquire a strategic minority shareholding. In preparation for the potential deal, Bhatia has stepped down from his role as co-owner and director of Queens Park Rangers, transferring his stake in the Championship club to majority owner Ruben Gnanalingam. The Mittal family, whose wealth stems from the global steel giant ArcelorMittal, already holds sports investments including the Rajasthan Royals cricket franchise.

FSG acknowledged the interest in a statement, saying, "An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority...