Key Takeaways:
- Tottenham posted a £26.2m loss for 2024, despite reduced spending and revenue.
- Player sales remain a weak point, with only £293.6m recouped since 2019—well below top rivals.
- Financial limitations, not FFP, are restricting Spurs’ transfer plans unless they sell key players or secure new investment.
Tottenham Hotspur’s latest financial results paint a concerning picture. For the year ending June 2024, the club recorded a post-tax loss of £26.2 million—a significant improvement from the £86.8m loss the previous year, but still worrying for a side that continues to spend heavily without balancing the books.
Spending Continues Despite Losses
Despite revenue dropping by £21.4m, Tottenham remained active in the transfer market. The marquee arrival of Mohammed Kudus for £55 million from West Ham hinted at an ambitious new chapter under incoming management. Additions like Japanese defender Kota Takai, and the permanent deals for Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso, suggested that Spurs were preparing for a serious campaign following their first European trophy in 41 years.
However, their ability to offload players continues to lag behind rivals—a structural weakness that’s now affecting summer plans.
Poor Player Sales Undermine Strategy
Since reaching the Champions League final in 2019, Tottenham have recouped just £293.6 million in player sales—13th among Premier League clubs. Excluding the £86.5m windfall from Harry Kane’s sale to Bayern Munich, that number drops to just £207.1m, far behind clubs like Chelsea, Brighton, and even Bournemouth.
This lack of sales income is undermining Spurs’ ability to reinvest. Four starters from that 2019 squad left on free transfers, and only 13 players since then have been sold for over £10 million.
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Levy’s Cash Constraints
Chairman Daniel Levy is under increasing pressure. Football finance expert Stefan Borson has warned that without external funding or meaningful player sales, Spurs could struggle to finance further transfers. The club’s debt levels limit its flexibility, and even stars like Heung-Min Son have been subject to cut-price offers from Saudi clubs—far below prior valuations.
Tottenham are now moving to extend Son’s contract to protect his value, while players like Richarlison and Yves Bissouma remain on the market without concrete offers.
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