Leeds United’s long-term investment plan under the 49ers Enterprises is expected to see them enter the top 20 of European football for revenue this season.
There should be one objective that Leeds intend to accomplish this season, and that is staying in the Premier League.
Daniel Farke has his work cut out, but in the background, Paraag Marathe and co already have long-term projections in place beyond that.
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Leeds United investment plan revealed – 49ers expect huge revenue spike in Premier League
United’s return to the Premier League of course brought with it an increased financial and spending power. That’s thanks to several factors, all culminating in Leeds’ huge increase in revenue at Elland Road.
Long-term, the club obviously intend to stay put in the Premier League indefinitely, and projections thus far suggest Leeds are capable of mixing it with the best.
The 49ers have mapped out Leeds United’s huge financial potential in new reveal. (Action Images/Lee Smith)
The Athletic’s Matt Slater has shared details of a recent investment pitch put forward by Leeds and the 49ers Enterprises. In which, several insights are revealed such as long-term estimates of the club’s strength in finances.
“The final chapter comprises four slides: ‘base case’ and ‘low case’ scenarios for cash flow and player spend. If we tackle the ‘base case’ first, as mentioned, Leeds earned £141million in the Championship last season and are forecast to make £262m this season, rising to £271m next season and £273m in 2027-28, but only if they stay up.
“The club’s costs last season were £174million, which should rise to £214m this season, £200m next season and £215m the season after – that’s pretty disciplined. The net transfer spend last season was £13million, with an estimate of £52m for this season, then £56m and then £68m — so, the plan is to spend increasing amounts to cement the club’s Premier League status.”
Revenue of £273million looks remarkably strong without additional context. However, it looks even healthier when compared with European clubs in the Deloitte Football Money League 2025:
*Projected Leeds United revenue in 2027/28
Leeds following this projection would allow them to muscle into the top 20 clubs globally for revenue. Of course, providing they retain their Premier League status between now and then.
Below 20th in these rankings are some household European names, including AS Roma, Benfica and Napoli.
Leeds United have chance to work into financial elite with new revenue reveal
The 49ers saw Leeds as a club with huge potential to grow under the right stewardship. They will probably already see that now.
If Leeds can stick the landing in the Premier League, there’s room to really develop into a household name like some of the others in the top 20.
However, the short-term cannot be ignored, and that means staying in the division this season, which is nowhere near a forgone conclusion.
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