FSG give update on Liverpool sale talks as club co-owner leaves
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Fenway Sports Group have confirmed that a consortium of investors, led by businessman Amit Bhatia, have approached them about a stake in Liverpool FC 18:46, Tue, Jul 21, 2026 Updated: 18:46, Tue, Jul 21, 2026 Liverpool owners FSG have confirmed talks with investors (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more It has been confirmed by Liverpool owners, Fenway Sports Group, that they have entered talks over a possible sale of a stake of the club.
It has, however, been confirmed that Bhatia has left his role at QPR, hinting that he is preparing for involvement with Liverpool.Bhatia is a British-Indian businessman and the son-in-law of Lakshmi Mittal, who heads ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel and mining company. FSG have acknowledged that discussions are ongoing over what has been characterised as a "significant minority stake".As reported by the Liverpool ECHO, the negotiations are being treated as comparable to the arrangement with Dynasty Equity in 2023, which was valued between £82m and £164m.An FSG statement provided to the ECHO said: "An investment consortium led, managed and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club."Amit Bhatia has confirmed that he has left QPR amid talks with Liverpool (Image: Getty)Bhatia has refused to comment on the developments but made public the decision to depart from QPR on Tuesday, having joined at Loftus Road nearly 20 years ago.
Bhatia said: "Since joining the club in 2007, QPR has been a deeply important part of my life, and of my family's life."Over nearly two decades we have shared promotions, relegations, unforgettable highs and painful lows, and the memories we have made at Loftus Road alongside the supporters will stay with us forever."Being part of QPR has shaped me in many ways. QPR will always have a very special place in my heart."FSG acquired Liverpool for £300m in October 2010.