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Fenway Sports Group (FSG) is in talks over the sale of another minority stake in Liverpool, with Amit Bhatia leading a consortium to buy a part of the club in the near future.
Reports claim that talks are underway with FSG and Bhatia over a deal, which would value the entirety of the Merseyside outfit at roughly $6 billion - putting the team among the most valuable in the world. A statement from the Liverpool owners confirmed that discussions were ongoing, though it's claimed that a deal is not yet close and may come further down the line.
Considering the possibility of strengthening the finances at Anfield, many fans have been left wondering exactly what the deal could mean for the Reds, and who the man behind the talks is.
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So, with that said, here's a look at everything you need to know about Amit Bhatia.
Career and background
Bhatia is a British-Indian businessman, who had an education in economics, before he went into the world of business and investing.
The 46-year-old worked for investment firms such as Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Credit Suisse First Boston in spells in America and Britain.
After some time in the investment world, Bhatia set up his own company, AyBe Capital Advisers, before then moving into construction.
The businessman was awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year title by British Prime Minister Theresa May back in 2013, as well as the Outstanding Young Executive of the Year.
It's those exploits in business and investment that has seen him move into the sports world.
Family impact
Bhatia's approach for a stake in Liverpool is backed up by the Mittal family, who have joined the consortium of investors looking to join the hierarchy at Anfield.
The Mittal family is related to Bhatia, who married Vanisha Mittal Bhatia in 2004, making him the son in-law of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, who has a net worth of $30 billion.
With the backing of the family fortunes, and his own success, Bhatia has moved into soccer investment over the past 20 years.
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Soccer investment
Back in 2007, Bhattia took to the world of soccer with his investment, getting involved with English Championship side Queens Park Rangers.
In that time, the 46-year-old spent time as a director and co-owner of the club, overseeing spells in the Premier League within that time.
While there was plenty of movement at QPR over those nearly 20 years, Bhatia oversaw some success before eventually calling time on almost two decades at Loftus Road - which has a stand named after him.
The co-owner relinquished control after 18 seasons in an unexpected departure, linked with the discussions over a stake at Liverpool to avoid a conflict of interest.
