The European Club Finance and Investment Landscape study also underscored the financial supremacy of the Premier League relative to other major leagues. Despite benefiting from this significant financial windfall, United's specific shortcomings have been laid bare by UEFA, with a net transfer spend of £692million between 2021-2025. England's financial dominance has also translated into on-pitch success, with six teams reaching the last-16 of this season's Champions League. This encompassed the consequences of all transfer dealings throughout the five-year period, incorporating sale profits, amortisation from earlier transfers and impairments. "Today's results demonstrate the underlying strength of our business as we continue to push for the best football results possible for our men's and women's teams."

Source: Express February 27, 2026 01:20 UTC