Nine English top-flight teams, including Arsenal and Chelsea, have US-based ownership.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly eyeing a potential acquisition of a stake in Liverpool, with speculation swirling around his interest in joining a consortium led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia.

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This proposed investment has once again brought to the fore the increasing influence of American investors in the Premier League, with no agreement yet reached on the potential deal.

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Bezos has been approached to join the consortium, which is looking to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool, a development that has reignited attention on the growing number of Premier League clubs under American ownership.

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Liverpool's current ownership, Fenway Sports Group, led by John W. Henry and Tom Werner, is expected to retain overall control of the club even if the proposed deal goes through, with the sale involving a minority stake rather than a full takeover.

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A recent report highlights the significant presence of American investors in the Premier League, with 10 clubs having American owners or significant American investment in the 2025/26 season, making the United States the dominant source of foreign ownership in England's top flight.

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Arsenal is owned by Stan Kroenke through Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, while Aston Villa's ownership includes American billionaire Wes Edens as part of V Sports, and Bournemouth is controlled by businessman Bill Foley.

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Chelsea is jointly owned by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital following the club's takeover in 2022, and Crystal Palace has multiple American investors, including Woody Johnson, Josh Harris, and David Blitzer.

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Everton is owned by Dan Friedkin through The Friedkin Group, while Fulham remains under the ownership of Shahid Khan, and Leeds United is controlled by 49ers Enterprises.

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Manchester United continues to be majority-owned by the Glazer family, and if Bezos joins the proposed Liverpool consortium, it would further strengthen the presence of American investors in the Premier League.

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The list of Premier League clubs with American ownership in the 2025/26 season includes Arsenal, owned by Stan Kroenke, Aston Villa, owned by Wes Edens, and Bournemouth, owned by Bill Foley.

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Other clubs with American ownership include Chelsea, owned by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, Crystal Palace, owned by Woody Johnson, Josh Harris, and David Blitzer, and Everton, owned by Dan Friedkin.

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The full list also includes Fulham, owned by Shahid Khan, Leeds United, controlled by 49ers Enterprises, Liverpool, owned by Fenway Sports Group, and Manchester United, owned by the Glazer family.