LIV-ING IT UP

LONDON. – Jeff Bezos is set to join the minted club of Premier League owners.

The Amazon chief is reportedly part of an investment group closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in Liverpool.

The top two owners.

Public Investment Fund – £1.2trillion

It is a bit tricky to calculate your net worth when it is directly tied to a country… but that is the sort of headache Newcastle have, which normally wouldn’t be much of an issue.

However the long arm of football financial fair play rules has put a stop to the limitless spending once seen by the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City, with Toon being forced to operate effectively with one hand behind their back since the takeover of the Saudi Public Investment Fund in 2021.

Liverpool – FSG + Jeff Bezos consortium* – £265bn+

As it stands, Liverpool are not even in the top 10 when it comes to the wealth of their owners, despite being the joint most successful club in England in terms of league titles, and the clear best in terms of European trophies.

Fenway Sports Group bought Liverpool in 2010, but they could now see their capital bolstered by the Bezos backed syndicate which also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin – worth £25bn – and the mega wealthy Bhatia. – The Sun