New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- A consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia has agreed to acquire a minority stake in English Premier League (EPL) side Liverpool.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool's current owner, will sell a 30% stake of the club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia.

"The strategic investment supports Liverpool FC's long-term growth ambitions by bringing together experts from across global business, technology and investment," Liverpool said in a statement on Friday.

1892 Holdings has backing from major global figures including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and Mittal Family Trusts, the Guardian report said.

"The consortium partners will work with FSG ...