PREMIER LEAGUE FRANCHISE Liverpool FC are in discussions with a consortium backed by the Mittal family over the sale of a minority stake in the club, a deal that could value the English football giants at around US$6 billion.
According to a report in talkSPORT, negotiations are underway between Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), and a consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia, although no agreement has yet been reached.
The proposed investment would involve the sale of a minority shareholding rather than a change in control, with Fenway Sports Group expected to retain majority ownership of the club. Sources familiar with the discussions indicate that talks remain at an early stage and there is no certainty that a transaction will be completed.
The consortium is reportedly led by Amit Bhatia, an Indian-born businessman and investor who has extensive experience in international sports ownership. Bhatia has served as vice-chairman of English Championship club Queens Park Rangers (QPR) since 2007 and has been involved in several investment ventures spanning real estate, finance and infrastructure. He is married to Vanisha Mittal, daughter of steel magnate Lakshmi N. Mittal, linking the consortium to one of India’s wealthiest business families.
A valuation of approximately US$6 billion would make Liverpool one of the most valuable football clubs in the world, reflecting the continued appreciation of elite sports franchises. The club has enjoyed sustained commercial growth under FSG, driven by strong broadcasting revenues, global sponsorship agreements, matchday income and consistent success on the pitch. Liverpool recently won the 2025–26 Premier League title and continues to rank among the world’s most commercially successful football brands.
Fenway Sports Group acquired Liverpool in 2010 for approximately £300 million and has transformed the club’s financial and sporting fortunes over the past 16 years. During its ownership, Liverpool has won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup and League Cup while significantly expanding Anfield Stadium and strengthening the club’s commercial operations.
FSG has previously indicated that it is open to strategic investment rather than a full sale of Liverpool. In 2022, the group appointed investment banks to explore external investment opportunities, ultimately opting to remain majority owners while seeking partners who could support the club’s long-term growth and infrastructure ambitions.
The reported interest from the Mittal family-backed consortium comes amid increasing investment by Indian business leaders in global sports assets. Indian investors have steadily expanded their presence across football, cricket, motorsport and other international sports, attracted by the long-term appreciation of franchise values and the commercial opportunities associated with premium sports properties.
