Bezos, one of the three richest men in the world, has no prior experience of investing in a sports team.

According to Sky News, the consortium led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, will buy around one third of the Premier League club.

According to Sky News, Bezos, one of the world’s richest men, could become part of a syndicate which is led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of billionaire steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal.

Slot denied the need for more experienced players.

The club recently exercised the 12-month extension they had on the Brazil international’s contract but he has been linked with Juventus.

The deal for the 22-year-old Germany international could potentially become a British record as there are £16m of add-ons.