Liverpool is in talks with British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia over a potential deal to acquire a minority stake in the 20-time English Premier League champions.

Bhatia, son-in-law of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, leads an investment consortium interested in purchasing a stake in the six-time UEFA Champions League winners.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool's American owner, confirmed it has received an offer from Bhatia's group.

A spokesperson for the group told AFP: 'An investment consortium led, managed and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic investment by acquiring a minority stake in Liverpool FC.'

The Financial Times reported that Bhatia has hired advisors to work on the bid, adding that the deal could value Liverpool at more than $6 billion.

Just hours after his interest in Liverpool emerged, the 46-year-old London-born Bhatia announced he was stepping down from his role as board member and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers, a Championship side.

Bhatia, who spent 18 seasons with the London club, will transfer his stake to majority owner Ruben Gnanalingam.

Bhatia said: 'I step down from my official responsibilities with pride, gratitude and love. I would like to thank the players, coaches, staff, the community foundation, the board members, and above all the fans who made me and my family feel part of the Queens Park Rangers family all these years.'

Discussions between Bhatia and FSG, which bought Liverpool for £300 million ($400 million) in 2010, are believed to be in the early stages, with no agreement reached yet.

Any investment from Bhatia aims to boost Liverpool's chances of continued success, following FSG's move in 2023 to sell a minority stake in the club to Dynasty Sports Investments.

Reports at the time valued that deal at between $100 million and $200 million.