Mittal Family-Backed Group in Talks to Buy Minority Liverpool Stake Valued Over $6 Billion
A multi-party group led by Amit Bhatia and backed by Lakshmi Mittal’s family is in talks with Fenway Sports Group to acquire a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC, with discussions indicating a valuation above $6 billion. The talks underscore the continued appetite for Premier League clubs among global investors, potentially signaling one of the highest-ever valuations in football. Fenway Sports Group would retain control, while the minority investment would provide liquidity and support for reinvestment and growth, should a deal materialize. While advisers have been hired and negotiations are active, no agreement has been reached, and the deal remains far from certain. The development feeds into wider market dynamics, including possible shifts in investor attention away from rivals like Manchester United as top clubs attract capital. The news highlights how the Liverpool opportunity could influence sponsorship, media rights, and advisory activity across the football investment ecosystem.
Ask this story anything
How it spread
Claim check
What each side asserts, disputes — or leaves out entirely.
Analyzing the coverage…
Where do you land?
Whose framing of this story rings truest to you?
How each side headlines it
Left· 1 source
“Liverpool FC Owners Consider Selling Stake to Bhatia-Led Group”Bloomberg · Jul 21, 2026
Center· 1 source
“Liverpool FC owner in talks to sell minority stake to Mittal family-backed consortium”Financial Times · Jul 21, 2026
Right
