By Steven Northover
British Indian millionaire, Amit Bhatia, who was so co-owner of Championship side Queen's Park Rangers until relinquishing his stake in the club earlier on Tuesday, is heading a consortium looking to buy a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club.
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Although details are still scant, the deal is thought to be similar in size to when investment firm Dynasty Equity bought a 3% stake in the club for $200 million in 2025 - at the time valuing the club at around $6 billion.
London-born Bhatia studied at Cornell University, before heading a number of investment and construction companies, and becoming QPR's Vice Chairman and eventually Chairman in 2007.
For FSG's part, the Boston-based company have long been open to external investment into what is arguably their biggest asset. In 2021, Red Bird Investment became the first, when they acquired an 11% stake in the Reds, with the aforementioned Dynasty Equity investing last year.
Intriguingly, there are also rumours of Bhatia attempting to persuade Amazon boss, Jeff Bezos, to join the consortium, with investors in the US looking to take advantage of the sport's newfound exposure, post the 2026 World Cup.
Meanwhile, for Liverpool, with an ageing squad and a new manager at the helm, the club looks likely to be entering a period of transition, one where the riches of European football may not be immediately guaranteed - at least in the short term. So, the added safety net of extra investment should allow the club, and Iraola, the time and space to develop a squad like he wants.
On Thursday, QPR confirmed that Bhatia has agreed to transfer his ownership stake to majority owner Ruben Gnanalingam, bringing his time on the club's board to an end.
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."
As owners, FSG remain acutely aware of football's increasingly volatile and competitive market and are always open to new investment. So, it seems likely that the Bhatia-led consortium, and Dynasty Equity before them, won't be the last groups or individuals looking to buy into the LFC dream.
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