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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

Liverpool fans seek answers from owners over proposed Jeff Bezos investment deal

Jeff Bezos is nearing a deal to buy a stake in Liverpool - (Reuters)

Supporters’ group Spirit of Shankly has written to Liverpool to emphasise that governance and stewardship remains "fundamental to us all", as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos forms part of a consortium nearing a deal to acquire a significant minority stake in the club.

Although Bezos ranks among the world’s three richest individuals, he has no prior background in sports franchise investment, despite previous interest in potential takeovers of NFL teams the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks.

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