Jeff Bezos is reportedly getting ready to join the ranks of ultra-rich Americans snapping up stakes in English soccer teams. Alongside Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, he's mulling over a £1.35 billion (around $1.8 billion) investment in Liverpool - a move that could mark his first foray into sports ownership.

Liverpool is one of Europe’s most famed clubs and valued at around $6 billion, making it a significant prize. The allure of owning an English soccer team has become increasingly romantic, perhaps inspired by shows like “Ted Lasso” and “Welcome to Wrexham,” which celebrate such ventures.

The recent trend sees other American billionaires making their mark in U.K. football; Todd Boehly and Mark Walters have already acquired Chelsea, while Woody Johnson purchased Crystal Palace. Amazon’s streaming of European soccer leagues suggests Bezos has an existing interest, with his new AI company Prometheus reportedly eyeing a move to London's tech hub, King’s Cross.

For Bezos, owning a share in such a team could buy him access and proximity to some of the world’s most recognizable sports icons. His growing cultural profile since marrying TV host Lauren Sánchez may have made this venture even more appealing. With a net worth of around $280 billion, perhaps it’s time for him to diversify his portfolio beyond tech.