Liverpool supporters have sought clarity from the Premier League club over a potential minority investment by a consortium reportedly including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, amid reports that the group could acquire around a third of the club.
Supporters’ union Spirit of Shankly said on Tuesday that it had written to Liverpool at the end of July requesting information about the potential transaction and its implications for the club.
The union asked about the possible timeline, level of control and financial returns for prospective investors, as well as whether the deal would represent a one-off minority investment or potentially lead to a broader sale.
It also sought an explanation of why Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), was considering outside investment and what due diligence was being conducted on members of the consortium.
Spirit of Shankly requested a meeting with club officials, stressing that protecting the interests of Liverpool FC and its supporters should remain central to any ownership decision. It also raised concerns that minority investments at other football clubs had sometimes resulted in changes to management and sporting operations.
According to the supporters’ group, Liverpool indicated it would be prepared to meet the Supporters Board if discussions over the investment became more formal, but no further information has since been provided.
Sky News reported on Monday that Bezos was part of a consortium approaching an agreement to acquire roughly one-third of Liverpool. The group is reportedly led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.
FSG confirmed in July that a consortium led and represented by Bhatia had expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool.
The proposed transaction reportedly values the club at around $6 billion, which would put a 30% stake at approximately $1.8 billion.