Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly nearing a deal to buy a major minority stake in Liverpool FC as part of a billionaire-backed investment consortium. The proposed deal could see Bezos join investors including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin in acquiring more than 30% of the Premier League club from Fenway Sports Group. The investment could value Liverpool at around $6 billion.

Amit Bhatia's consortium, including Jeff Bezos, nears a £4.4bn stake in Liverpool FC

The Amazon founder and multi-billionaire is making his first investment in soccer.

British media reports that the deal is worth more than £1.5bn