James Pearce Shares Liverpool Investment Update From 'Senior Sources at FSG'

Fenway Sports Group are in talks with a consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia about selling a stake in Liverpool Football Club, although suggestions the stake could be in the 30% region are yet to be verified, according to the Athletic journalist James Pearce.

FSG bought the Merseyside club back in 2010, purchasing the establishment from previous owners Tom Hicks and George Gillet for around £300 million. They've since overseen a successful rebuild of the men's team, leading the north-west outfit to Premier League glory twice and one Champions League triumph.

However, reports emerged this month indicating that FSG could sell some of their shares in Liverpool, making way for new investment. Jeff Bezos has even been linked with the potential investment, although discussions on this front are said to be at an early stage.

Back in 2023, FSG sold a stake in Liverpool, believed to be around 3 or 4%, to American sports investment company Dynasty Equity, for £164 million.

Now, it looks as though FSG could give up more of their shares, encouraging investment from British-Indian businessman and entrepreneur Amit Bhatia. Bezos has reportedly been approached to buy a stake in the Premier League club, with a 30% stake the mooted value.

That said, speaking on the latest episode of GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness Podcast, credible journalist Pearce revealed that sources at FSG told him that suggestions that the deal is all but done are 'premature', and that he hasn't had this 30% figure confirmed.

"I spoke to some senior sources at FSG yesterday, who were adamant that these discussions are still at an early stage, and it would be kind of premature to describe it as a deal being absolutely imminent," he said.

"It's been described to me as kind of parallel with what happened with Dynasty Equity. I think three years ago, when Liverpool ended up selling, I think it was a 3% stake in the club. I think this one will be, if it does happen with the Bhatia-led Consortium, it will certainly be higher than 3%.

"I haven't had that 30% figure confirmed. There seem to be contrasting views swinging around, and I'm sure that will figure as part of the negotiations as well, in terms of the exact percentage.

"But yeah, I'm certainly led to believe that FSG remain committed to running Liverpool, and I think some people have maybe interpreted it as this kind of the beginning of the end for FSG. But I'm told that no, they still fully intend to be the majority shareholder and to run the club, and that selling a small stake is a way of injecting capital into the business."

Liverpool Fans Will Hope Capital Injection is Reflected in Transfer Budget

As Pearce explained, FSG clearly have no plans to reduce their involvement in Liverpool, and are merely looking to use this sale as a way of injecting cash into the club.

Reds supporters not bothered about the business side of their club will hope this is reflected in the transfer budget. The Merseysiders have endured a slow start to the summer window, and desperately need incomings to start making their way through the doors at Anfield to ensure new manager Andoni Iraola has the tools he needs to thrive next season.

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