Liverpool Owner Talks With Mittal Family Over $6B Stake

Deal Talks With Indian Investors

Fenway Sports Group, the American owners of Liverpool FC, is currently in negotiations with a group of Indian investors that includes members of the Mittal family. The talks center on selling a minority share that would value the storied club at more than six‑billion dollars. The consortium is being led, managed and represented by Amit Bhatia, whose interest signals fresh capital for the Premier League side. The proposed deal comes as Liverpool continues to attract global attention both on and off the pitch.

Key Figures Behind the Deal

Amit Bhatia, who stepped down from his role as chairman of Queens Park Rangers earlier this week after a five‑year tenure, is married to a daughter of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. His involvement adds a powerful Indian business pedigree to the investment circle. FSG, which also controls the Boston Red Sox, confirmed the discussions, saying that the group has “expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club.” The principal owner of FSG, John Henry, has overseen the club’s resurgence since the 2010 takeover. The acquisition of Liverpool cost FSG £300 million, roughly $400 million at the time.

Recent Success That Boosts Value

Under FSG’s stewardship, Liverpool ended a 30‑year drought to claim the English championship in 2020 and repeated the feat last season, matching Manchester United’s record of 20 domestic titles. The club also lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy for a sixth time in 2019—a record for an English side—and appeared in two additional finals during Jürgen Klopp’s managerial tenure. Klopp’s teams fell short against Real Madrid in 2018 and 2022, but those runs reinforced Liverpool’s status as a top European club. This string of triumphs has likely contributed to the multi‑billion‑dollar valuation now being discussed.

What It Means for Liverpool’s Future

Should the minority stake close, the infusion of capital could fund further upgrades at Anfield and accelerate recruitment of top talent. A prestigious Indian ownership presence may also open new markets for merchandise and fan engagement across the subcontinent. Meanwhile, FSG would retain control, allowing continuity of the strategic vision that produced recent trophies. The negotiations also highlight a broader trend of global investors eyeing premier football assets in Europe.

The evolving ownership conversation will be watched closely by fans, analysts and rival clubs as Liverpool prepares for the next phase of its ambitious agenda.