Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in talks to join consortium seeking 30% stake in Liverpool

Billionaire keen to be part of Amit ­Bhatia’s £1.35bn bid Bezos has previously explored buying NFL franchises Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the consortium that is seeking to buy around 30% of Liverpool. The group led by former Queens Park Rangers co‑owner Amit ­Bhatia has made a provisional offer of £1.35bn to buy a stake from Fenway Sports Group (FSG) , and is talking to other potential investors over supplying funding. Bezos has a personal fortune of around $257bn according to Forbes, making him the fourth richest person in the world. Continue reading...