Leeds United will be fighting it out among football’s elite from August following confirmation of their return to the Premier League on Monday. Daniel Farke’s side celebrated promotion inside Elland Road just a couple of hours after thumping Stoke City 6-0, with Sheffield United’s defeat at Burnley confirming their top-flight status for next season.
A busy summer is expected as 49ers Enterprises look to back Farke financially, but while Leeds are considered one of the Championship’s wealthiest clubs, the same cannot be said with regards to the Premier League. It’s known as ‘the richest league in the world’ for a reason and recent takeovers of Newcastle United, Chelsea and others have only increased the money being spent.
With that in mind, the YEP was keen to take a look at just where 49ers Enterprises rank among the owners they will be competing against come August. Take a look below to see where they sit.
7. Crystal Palace - John Textor, Josh Harris, David Blitzer and Steve Parish
Reported net worth: £4.3bn Photo: Tom Dulat/Getty Images
8. Wolverhampton Wanderers - Guo Guangchang, Liang Xinjun and Wang Qunbin
Reported net worth: £4.4bn Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images
9. Tottenham Hotspur - Joe Lewis and Daniel Levy
Reported net worth: £4.5bn Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images
10. Leeds United - 49ers Enterprises
Reported net worth: £5.2bn Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images
11. Liverpool - John W. Henry and Tom Werner
Reported net worth: £6bn Photo: AUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
12. Everton - The Friedkin Group
Reported net worth: £6.2bn Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images