A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to agreeing a deal to acquire a stake of about one-third in Premier League club Liverpool, multiple media ​outlets reported on Monday.

The investor group also includes Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder, ‌the reports said.

Sky News reported that the consortium is being led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder in English Championship (second-tier) club Queens Park Rangers, and that Liverpool owner ​Fenway Sports Group (FSG) could announce a deal as early as this week.

"An investment consortium ​led, managed and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making ⁠a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club," an FSG spokesperson said last month.

The investment ​would reportedly value the club at approximately 4.4 billion pounds ($5.9 billion), making it one of the biggest valuations ​ever achieved in a football club deal.

FSG, which acquired Liverpool in 2010, has explored outside investment in recent years while retaining control of the club. A deal at the reported valuation would underline the substantial increase ​in Liverpool's worth during FSG's 16-year ownership.

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The investment comes at a time of significant change ​on and off the pitch at Anfield.

Liverpool finished a disappointing fifth in the Premier League last season ‌despite spending ⁠about 446 million pounds on new players.

The club subsequently parted ways with Dutch manager Arne Slot and appointed former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola in a bid to revive their fortunes, while their talismanic Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has also departed.

Michael Edwards, widely credited with helping build the squad ​that won Liverpool's first domestic ​league title in ⁠30 years in 2020, left his role as chief executive officer of football at Fenway Sports Group in July.

Liverpool, one of world football's ​most successful clubs, are also among the sport's most valuable and widely ​supported teams, ⁠with their iconic Anfield stadium at the heart of a global fan base.

They won a joint-record 20th English league title in the 2024-25 season. Their honors also include six European Cups, eight ⁠FA Cups, ​a record 10 League Cups and one FIFA Club ​World Cup.

Liverpool open their new Premier League season at Newcastle United on Aug 23.