Premier League clubs continue to increase their respective values, both due to an increase in available funds from TV deals, and from investment from vastly wealthy owners. Here is a list of this year’s 20 Premier League team market values, according to Transfermarkt:
1. Manchester City - $1.42 billion
It comes as little surprise to see City atop this list, with incredibly wealthy owners willing to spend big bucks whenever necessary, and back to back Premier League titles to their name. Add this to their group’s investments in other clubs across the globe, you’ve got a financial juggernaut.
2. Liverpool FC - $1.24 billion
Much like the title race itself last year, Liverpool fell second in this valuation, but not by much. With a sixth Champions League title now to their name, look to see them rise even more if they can win more trophies this season with the profits they earned from last season.
3. Tottenham Hotspur - $1.03 billion
Even with no investment in transfers prior to purchasing Tanguy Ndombele, they still come only third in market value. This goes to show how doing well in the Champions League can really influence your clubs finances and expected future earnings.
4. Chelsea FC - $984.68 million
Coming after a season where they won the Europa League amidst an up-and-down season, they still are an enticing property according to this list.
5. Manchester United - $913.25million
Along with their form, their valuation has taken a turn for the worse here. There are several players in the squad that aren’t worth what they used to be, and so the club’s valuation continues to fall. Maybe after this summer of investment, they can rise once again.
6. Arsenal FC - $662.06 million
A ways of the market value of United, Arsenal can’t seem to make things happen on the pitch. That, along with the fact they have an owner reluctant to spend money sees them in sixth. Maybe with the new Adidas deal kicking in this season, their value will rise.
7. Everton FC - $530.10 million
Slowly creeping back into the fold of the top six in the Premier League with some intelligent signings, I wouldn’t be surprised to see this valuation increase by next year.
8. Leicester City - $500.46 million
With a new manager that had them playing great football near the end of last season, this valuation will be one to watch, if you’re into that kind of stuff. Their valuation took a bit of a hit due to their European hangover, but it happens.
9. West Ham United - $399.86 million
They’ve made a couple new signings and done well to finish near the top half of the premier league the past couple of seasons. So, they will likely expect to see decent cash flows for next season in various forms.
10. Southampton FC - $335.73 million
Their better years of football were in 2015-2017, but they’ve managed to stay up and report positive financial earnings. This could be another tough year for them, though.
11. AFC Bournemouth - $332.88 million
Closely behind Southampton, and similarly a bit all over the board in the able in recent years. Last season they reported a minor loss of £10.9 million and should look to turn that around.
12. Wolverhampton Wanderers - $314.24 million
What a rise this club has seen this year, their first back in the Premier League since the 2011/12 season. They finished seventh and recorded numerous upsets against the big six. Surely this will continue to rise if they can stay in the topflight again this season. Embed from Getty Images
13. Watford FC - $267.96 million
Steadily climbing the table in recent years comes with associated costs. The club itself is doing well in terms of value but continue to see rising costs for wages and player acquisitions.
14. Newcastle United - $249.09 million
With back-to-back seasons in the Premier league, both with respectable finishes, the club has seen an overall profit after taxation. It seems good news for both the owners and the club, especially seeing that the club have just invested big in a striker and will surely continue to search for more players.
15. Crystal Palace - $245.90 million
With the sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and now the (unlikely) possibility of a Zaha sale, maybe this valuation rises a bit as of next year. There losses seem to be offset by the value of a few players, players they are now getting big money for.
16. Burnley FC – $231.71 million
After an impressive season during 2017/18, this season saw a turn of events along with financial losses. With the ginger Mourinho at the helm, maybe he can turn their form around and increase the value once again.
17. Brighton Hove & Albion - $220.53 million
Back in the Premier league, their market value accurately reflects their very respectable season. They boasted profits of £11.3 million after a previous loss of £38.9 the prior year. God Bless the Premier League riches!
18. Aston Villa - $175.56 million
Like what Brighton experienced, all of the newcomers will be waiting to experience this influx in cash from the lucrative TV deals in the EPL. Their commercial revenue was outweighed by their wages and transfers, but they luckily secured their promotion back to the big time.
19. Norwich City - $98.50 million
With promotion set to bring Norwich City and the other newcomers over £150 million, they can make the signings they need to try and fight their way to a second successive season in the Premier League.
20. Sheffield United - $58.14 million
The Blades cut their previous losses and will look to build on this to hopefully see this financial assessment increase and remain in the top tier of English football.
