Liverpool could announce record profit when the club publishes its audited accounts early next year.
That's according to a report that states that the Reds could well overtake northwesterly rivals Manchester United, who are traditionally much richer as a club. Analysts at football business website Off The Pitch say that the Merseysiders are forecasting a record turnover of £602 million for the club and a predicted pre-tax profit of £76m.
That's £21m ahead of the Red Devils. Both Liverpool and United are set to be behind Manchester City, who are predicted to see revenues in the region of £610m: £8m higher than at Anfield. City's commercial revenues are forecast to reach almost £300m – though the club's sponsorship deals have been controversial in the past.
Liverpool's rise up the rich list is in part thanks to on-field success – something that former Manchester United director Ed Woodward infamously declared would not be a factor in the 13-time Premier League champions' finances.
Jurgen Klopp's side reached three finals and came within a whisker of a domestic title last season, which was predicted to have generated around £100m in revenues. Nike's partnership to produce merchandise is also a deciding factor, with the American brand adding £30m annually to the coffers.
Liverpool are likely to also see a steep rise in the club's wage bill for this financial year, with talismanic winger Mohamed Salah the significant star to have extended his contract at Anfield.
The report forecasts a £120m loss for current Premier League basement boys Leicester City, too – perhaps why the Foxes did not invest heavily during the summer transfer window.
"While fans, sponsors, players, and other stakeholders have to wait almost a year before the financial reports are released, our forecast sheds light on the financial state of the 20 clubs shortly after closing of the accounting period," Mads Meisner Christensen, co-founder and CEO Off The Pitch, said.
"Turnover estimates are based on the officially reported Premier League, FA and UEFA payments as well as values of e.g. new sponsorship deals reported from reliable sources. Wages are estimated based on newly signed contracts, departing players and managerial changes."
The 2019 Off The Pitch report, the last report produced before COVID-19, claimed to have been "99.9 per cent accurate" when compared with the audited figures that came out.
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