THE wages-to-turnover ratios for all Premier League clubs have been revealed – with Everton sitting on an alarming 85 per cent.
The Toffees are spending almost all of their income on wages, with just 15 per cent left over after their 2018-19 numbers were revealed.
Everton are struggling in terms of wages-to-turnover ratio – but Man Utd are thriving
Everton are by no means the most marketable club, compared to the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.
But despite that, they have SEVEN players all earning over £100,000 a week having turned into big spenders in the past few seasons – both in the transfer market and in terms of wages.
And things aren’t much better at Leicester (84 per cent) and Bournemouth (83 per cent), who are both perilously close to the unwanted 1:1 ratio.
Crystal Palace (2017-18 only) and Southampton are both above the 75 per cent mark too, with just TWO clubs below the 50 per cent mark.
Premier League wages-to-turnover ratio (2018-19)
Everton – 85%
Leicester – 84%
Bournemouth – 83%
Crystal Palace* – 78%
Southampton – 77%
Brighton – 72%
West Ham – 71%
Fulham – 68%
Chelsea – 64%
Burnley – 64%
Man City – 59%
Arsenal – 59%
Liverpool – 58%
Watford – 57%
Huddersfield – 54%
Man Utd – 53%
Wolves – 53%
Newcastle* – 52%
Cardiff – 42%
Tottenham – 38%
*denotes 2017-18
In the very best position, Tottenham boast a wages-to-turnover ratio of just 38 per cent, as they rake in a monster profit.
Spurs are famously frugal in both the transfer market and in terms of player wages – with just six players earning £100,000 per week or more.
They are joined by now-relegated Cardiff, who’s ratio is a solid 42 per cent.
Across the other Big Six clubs, Manchester United are in a strong position at just 53 per cent.
Incredibly, 11 United stars earn over £100,000 a week or more, four of those pocket more than £200,000 per week – with Alexis Sanchez even taking home £505,000 per week.
The numbers go to show just how much United rake in through matchday revenue, advertising and sponsorship.
Arsenal and Manchester City sit on 59 per cent, just behind Liverpool (58 per cent) – with Chelsea (64 per cent) slightly worse off.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
