Here we take a look at what Tottenham could earn in Premier League prize money this season as they look to secure a top-half finish
The Europa League may be Tottenham’s ultimate goal between now and May but there is still so much riding on the Premier League for the north London club. Finishing fifth in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in charge, a top-half finish looks unlikely this term as things stand right now.
In a season where injuries have hit the club hard, Tottenham are 14th after 29 games. The team’s positive goal difference of 12 is the reason they are in their current position and not further down the standings as Everton and West Ham in 15th and 16th respectively are also on 34 points.
Tottenham are ten points adrift of Bournemouth in tenth heading into the business end of the term and they have an awful lot to do if they are to finish in the top half. Not only do they need to put a consistent run of wins together to try and leapfrog those ahead of them in the table, they also need results to go their way.
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As ever, Premier League clubs will receive a merit payment for their position in the final table. The final figure has fluctuated in previous seasons but it is usually around the £3.1million mark, which comprises of £1.7million for their UK merit payment and just over £1.4million for the international merit payment.
So, the Premier League’s bottom club, which is currently Southampton, will earn a financial reward of £3.1million for coming 20th. Each position after that increases by £3.1million, with the champions expected to secure a total of £62.3million.
For finishing fifth last campaign, Tottenham will have brought in a total of £49.9million. However, that will not be the case come the end of May unless there is a quite remarkable ending to the season in which they profit from.
As things stand right now, Tottenham would earn around £21.8million from finishing 14th. A 16th-place finish, however, and that figure would drop to £15.6million.
Tottenham would be looking at roughly £34.3million if they can finish tenth come the final day of the season when they host Brighton & Hove Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. If that is not possible, 11th is worth £31.1million, 12th £28million and 13th £24.9million.
Tottenham look in line for a huge loss in merit payment money from last May but they could potentially bring in a tidy sum if they win the Europa League. The Lilywhites have so far secured £11.959million in prize money from their European campaign so far and there is the possibility to bring a further cash windfall.
