Last Updated: April 9, 2026 | 08:06 BST
Arsenal have surged to seventh in the 2026 Deloitte Football Money League, posting a club-record £691million turnover in 2024-25, helped in part by their run to the Champions League semi-finals. This 12.5 per cent revenue jump has allowed the club to slash pre-tax losses from £17.7m to just £1.4m, while maintaining a highly sustainable 50 per cent wages-to-turnover ratio despite a £346.8m wage bill. Underpinned by a £81.7m player trading profit and record matchday income of £153.9m, the Gunners have now overtaken Manchester United in the English financial hierarchy. With Arsenal impressing once again on the pitch this season, with a Premier League title in waiting and a spot in the Champions League semi-finals achievable, Mikel Arteta will have a significantly expanded transfer budget for the 2026-27 campaign.
Football Insider finance expert Stefan Borson predicted Arsenal will make a “big” summer transfer signing on the back of “phenomenal” prize money this season, though there is still an expectation of a big sale to try and balance the books in terms of cash spent on transfers.
Arsenal Financial Status
Figures based on official figures from Arsenal’s accounts
How Arsenal’s Wages Compare to the “Big Six”
Arsenal’s wage bill is the fifth highest in the division, £81 million below Liverpool, and their sustainability remains elite compared to rivals like Chelsea.
Big Six: Wages-to-Turnover Comparison (24/25)
*Projected based on latest interim data or UEFA financial reports.
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